Lena S. Eckroate, age 94, of Canton, passed away Saturday morning in Altercare of Hartville. Lena was born in Force, Pennsylvania to the late John and Mary (Ferraccoli) Michelini, she was a life resident of Canton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John and a brother Levio. Lena was the loving and caring mother of six children; Ronald, Elaine, David, Marcia, Doreen and Francine, four granddaughters; Lisa, Valerie, Laura and Elizabeth and three great-grandchildren; Christian, Lauren and Joshua also survive. The family wishes to thank Altercare of Hartville and Asera Care Hospice for the outstanding care.A private service for the family was held with interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.