Susan E. First

Susan (Lantz) First, of North Canton passed away at age 68 on November 17, 2019 with her family by her side. "Sue" was born in Canton, Ohio on April 9, 1951 to John and Dolly Lantz of North Canton. Sue graduated from Perry High School in 1969; attended Kent State University; and achieved her LPN certificate from Canton City Schools. She worked at Stark County Woman's Clinic for many years before devoting herself to raising her daughter and son. Sue loved being "Homeroom Mom", was involved in many of her kid's school activities, and relished in serving as her daughter's Girl Scout Troop Leader (#683). Later she became a Realtor® and continued her work as an LPN at a doctor's office in Canton. Sue was a thoughtful and generous person who was adored by all who knew her. Along with her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jeffrey; children: Julie (Brenden) Lewer of Tucson, and Matthew (Renee Powell) First of San Diego; sisters: Doris (Bob) McCutcheon of Tyler, Texas, and twin-sister Joanne Franzen of Perry Township. A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held at Faith United Methodist Church in North Canton on Tuesday, November 26 at 5:00pm. Celebrate Sue's life by donating to Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio in her name: www.gsneo.org/donate.