John L. Arnold
President - 4th Generation
John L. Arnold is the President of Arnold Funeral Homes. Married to his wife Debbie, they are the parents of two children, John and Rachel. John graduated in 1980 from North Canton Hoover High School, attended Bowling Green State University, Kent State University and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1984. Throughout his life, John has always been an active member of the community. His professional memberships include Selected Independent Funeral Homes, International Order of the Golden Rule, National Funeral Directors Association, Ohio Funeral Directors Association, past president of District 16 Ohio Funeral Directors Association, Canton Chamber of Commerce, Lake Township Chamber of Commerce, Hartville Lion's Club, President of the Hartville Volunteer Fire Department Board, Mount Peace Cemetery Board, McKinley Lodge #431 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Canton, Advisory Board for Aultman Hospital Health Care in your Home and Hospice. John also enjoys spending as much time as he can with his family and golf.
A lot has changed in the funeral profession since 1889 when J.L. Arnold came to Canton and purchased a furniture company and funeral home.
"A lot has changed since 1889," stated John Arnold. "Our store produced quality furniture and expertly crafted wooden caskets and had embalming facilities which were typical of that period. As time progressed the furniture store was sold and our main focus became caring for the people of the Canton area by providing them the highest quality of funeral service."
Over one hundred years have passed and four generations of the Arnold family have made the commitment necessary to care for Canton and the surrounding communities.
In 1901 the Arnold Funeral Home was singularly honored - being selected to direct the funeral arrangements of Canton's beloved President William McKinley.
Now in the fourth generation and third century of service they are still guided by one simple principle, "We are here in an endeavor to faithfully SERVE the people of our community without regard for rank, resources or creed."
John L. Arnold
President - 4th Generation
John L. Arnold is the President of Arnold Funeral Homes. Married to his wife Debbie, they are the parents of two children, John and Rachel. John graduated in 1980 from North Canton Hoover High School, attended Bowling Green State University, Kent State University and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1984. Throughout his life, John has always been an active member of the community. His professional memberships include Selected Independent Funeral Homes, International Order of the Golden Rule, National Funeral Directors Association, Ohio Funeral Directors Association, past president of District 16 Ohio Funeral Directors Association, Canton Chamber of Commerce, Lake Township Chamber of Commerce, Hartville Lion's Club, President of the Hartville Volunteer Fire Department Board, Mount Peace Cemetery Board, McKinley Lodge #431 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Canton, Advisory Board for Aultman Hospital Health Care in your Home and Hospice. John also enjoys spending as much time as he can with his family and golf.
A lot has changed in the funeral profession since 1889 when J.L. Arnold came to Canton and purchased a furniture company and funeral home.
"A lot has changed since 1889," stated John Arnold. "Our store produced quality furniture and expertly crafted wooden caskets and had embalming facilities which were typical of that period. As time progressed the furniture store was sold and our main focus became caring for the people of the Canton area by providing them the highest quality of funeral service."
Over one hundred years have passed and four generations of the Arnold family have made the commitment necessary to care for Canton and the surrounding communities.
In 1901 the Arnold Funeral Home was singularly honored - being selected to direct the funeral arrangements of Canton's beloved President William McKinley.
Now in the fourth generation and third century of service they are still guided by one simple principle, "We are here in an endeavor to faithfully SERVE the people of our community without regard for rank, resources or creed."
John S. Arnold
Vice President- 5th Generation
John S. Arnold is the Vice-President of Arnold Funeral Homes. He lives in the Akron area with his wife and 2 young children. John graduated in 2006 from North Canton Hoover High School, graduated from Miami University in 2010 with a bachelors of science in Finance. For the past 8 years John has spent time in the banking industry as well as the commercial real estate industry. On January 1, 2018 he decided to join the family business as the 5th generation of his family to serve this community. He is a member of the Canton Chamber of Commerce, a former board member of the Lake Township Chamber of Commerce, Selected Independent Funeral Homes, National Funeral Directors Association, and the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. John is proud to serve this community and states, "It is an honor and a privilege to serve our families and I enjoy helping families at their time of need."
John S. Arnold
Vice President- 5th Generation
John S. Arnold is the Vice-President of Arnold Funeral Homes. He lives in the Akron area with his wife and 2 young children. John graduated in 2006 from North Canton Hoover High School, graduated from Miami University in 2010 with a bachelors of science in Finance. For the past 8 years John has spent time in the banking industry as well as the commercial real estate industry. On January 1, 2018 he decided to join the family business as the 5th generation of his family to serve this community. He is a member of the Canton Chamber of Commerce, a former board member of the Lake Township Chamber of Commerce, Selected Independent Funeral Homes, National Funeral Directors Association, and the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. John is proud to serve this community and states, "It is an honor and a privilege to serve our families and I enjoy helping families at their time of need."
Samantha Speicher
Funeral Director
Samantha Speicher is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She is from the Navarre area and following high school, graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and served in the Army National Guard. Samantha grew up around funeral service as her family operates Lantzer Funeral Home in Beach City where she still assists from time to time. She has had her licenses for over 12 years. Outside of the funeral home she enjoys spending time with her cats, reading, and writing.
Samantha Speicher
Funeral Director
Samantha Speicher is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She is from the Navarre area and following high school, graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and served in the Army National Guard. Samantha grew up around funeral service as her family operates Lantzer Funeral Home in Beach City where she still assists from time to time. She has had her licenses for over 12 years. Outside of the funeral home she enjoys spending time with her cats, reading, and writing.
Rachel Barker, CFSP
Funeral Director
Rachel grew up in Weirton, West Virginia and attended West Virginia University before following her passion for funeral service. She is a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and received her bachelor’s degree in funeral service from Point Park University, Pittsburgh, in 2013. Rachel earned her licenses in 2015 from the Ohio State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
She is very compassionate and dedicated to the families she serves. Rachel recently completed over 180 hours of continuing education to become a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner.
When not at work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt and their daughter, Brooklyn.
Rachel Barker, CFSP
Funeral Director
Rachel grew up in Weirton, West Virginia and attended West Virginia University before following her passion for funeral service. She is a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and received her bachelor’s degree in funeral service from Point Park University, Pittsburgh, in 2013. Rachel earned her licenses in 2015 from the Ohio State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
She is very compassionate and dedicated to the families she serves. Rachel recently completed over 180 hours of continuing education to become a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner.
When not at work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt and their daughter, Brooklyn.
Anna Meeks
Pre-Planning Specialist
Anna Meeks
Pre-Planning Specialist
