Joan F. Kocher, age 65, of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 3, 2020 at her home with her family by her side after a determined fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born November 9, 1954 to Lawrence and Frances (Hale) Edmondson in Canton. She spent her career in education as a teacher for Canton City Schools, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Beginning Years Preschool and Tiny Tots Preschool. Joan was a dedicated member of Grace United Methodist Church in North Canton and loved her family, especially her grandchildren and spending time boating with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, David Kocher; children Drew, Jordan, Cory (Liz), and Kyle Kocher; grandchildren Oliver and Keegan; sisters Judy (Chuck) Kraus and Lori (Scott) Warburton.

Public visitation with their family at Grace United Methodist Church, located at 1720 Schneider St. N.W., North Canton, OH 44721, Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will begin at 3:30 PM at the church with Pastor Jared Williams officiating. Masks and social distancing will be required for those in attendance and the service will be live streamed at the Arnold Funeral Home Facebook Page.