Christopher Allen McLaughlin, age 51, formerly of North Canton, passed away Wednesday morning, February 6, 2008 in Los Angeles, California, He was born September 28, 1956 to Carl "Butch" and Mary (Barnhouse) McLaughlin. Christopher was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Ada (Finnicum) McLaughlin and Ralph and Pearl (Butterfield) Barnhouse. He is survived by his wife, Rita Callura McLaughlin of Los Angeles; son Shawn Phillip McLaughlin of North Canton; parents Butch and Mary McLaughlin of The Villages, Florida; brothers and sisters-in-law, Douglas and Marcia McLaughlin of North Canton, Steven and Dena McLaughlin of Massillon; nephew Matthew McLaughlin of Chicago, IL., Nieces, Ashley McLaughlin of North Canton, Taylor and Morgan McLaughlin of Massillon; step grandmother, Ruth (Moore) Barnhouse of Lousiville; uncles and aunts, Dale McLaughlin of Canton; Carol & Robert Sanford, cousin Stephanie Sanford all of Carrollton. Christopher was cremated in California. Memorial donations may be made in Christopher's' memory to a local hospice. Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.arnoldfuneralhome.com (Arnold 330-456-7291)