Judith Ann Lauritzen, age 90, of North Canton passed away on June 29, 2025. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio to the late James and Eva (Hazen) Perample and graduated from Maple Heights High School and Miami University in Oxford. She was an outstanding athlete, excelling in swimming, diving, golf and bowling. Judy sang with the City of Flags Barbershop Chorus for over 30 years and was head of costuming for the group. Judy was known for her painting, her love of knitting and her artistic creativity. Judy took great joy in knitting sweaters and hats for friends and family. She loved singing, animals, bingo, chocolate, and the Cleveland Indians.

Judy is preceded in death by her husband, John; brother and sister-in-law James and Harriett Perample; and son in law Kevin Dolvin. Judy is survived by her children Ann Dolvin, Scott (Anne) Lauritzen, and Chris (Tammy) Lauritzen; grandchildren CJ (Alex), Andy (Katy), Maddy, Cole, Ariel, Malory, and Tyler; great grandchildren Addy and Lanna.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to City of Flags Chorus.

Calling hours will be Friday, August 8, 2025, from 12-2 PM at the Arnold & Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home at 4817 Cleveland Ave NW. Private family internment will take place at North Lawn Cemetery. Feel free to wear something cheerful, colorful or artistic in her honor. If you have a sweater or hat she gave you, wear that!

City of Flags Chorus
146 45th St SW, Canton OH 44706-4424
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