Virginia M. Clarke, age 81, died Monday. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she had lived North Canton most of her life, a graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) where she was active in Secret Sisters. Virginia enjoyed quilting in several different clubs and gardening. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Clarke and daughter, Barbara J. Clarke. Survived by a daughter, Deborah (Mark) Hall of Canton, son, Donald Clarke of North Canton, grandson, Alexander Hall of Columbus, sisters, Mary Morgan of Canton and Linda (Steve) Walukas of Michigan and brothers, Gene and Gary (Trish) Nelson of Michigan and John (Sandy) Nelson of North Olmsted. Family and friends will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) with Reverend John Keehner, JCL as celebrant. Entombment in North Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saint Paul Catholic Church, 241 South Main Street, North Canton, Ohio 44720 or Aultman Hospice, 2821 Woodlawn Avenue NW, Canton, OH 44708.