NORTH CANTON – Laura J. Steele, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2016. 

Born on May 13, 1970 in Barberton, OH to Robert and Judith (Scott) Steele, she was a resident of North Canton and worked during the week in Detroit, MI.  Laura had a career in television with NBC affiliates in Akron, Youngstown, and Buffalo for 15 years, and was currently the district manager for the Nielsen Company. She was a member of Southwest Church of Christ, and loved to cook, bake and spend time with her pets.  Laura was active with plays and drama clubs in high school and college, and loved singing karaoke with her friends.

Preceded in death by her mother, Judith Steele; grandparents, Roy and Nadaline Leedy, Waite Scott, Roy and Alma Steele; her beloved K-9, Chloe. She is survived by her father Robert (Ethel) Steele of Canal Fulton; brother, Gerry (Debbie) Steele of Norton; sisters, Treasure (Kevin) Paul of Charlotte, NC and Becky Taliercio of New Franklin; special relatives, Marilyn, Ronnie and Judy; many loving nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home, 132 N. Portage St., Doylestown, 44230 with Pastor Nathan Robinson, officiating.  Burial to take place at Chestnut Hill Cemetery.  Family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local Humane Society.  Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com

(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)

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