Darla R. Sterling

Darla R. Sterling, of Canton, Ohio passed away on January 9, 2024 at the age of 67. She was born on December 31, 1956 in Akron, Ohio.

Darla was a bright and vibrant soul who’s life force burned boldly. She lived a free spirited life and never wavered from her authentic nature. To simply meet Darla was to know her and she never met a stranger who wasn’t automatically impacted by her presence. She loved spending time with her beloved family and friends, caring for her two dogs Micro and Marley who she was inseparable from, nurturing her many plants and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her beloved step-father, Bill Shoup; brother, Doug; sister, Debbie; friend, Susie Kocis; her first husband, Greg Sterling; and infant daughter, Erica.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Jason (Brandi Stewart) Sterling, William (Ivy) Sterling, and Angela Sterling; mother, Marianne Shoup; sister Denise; brother, Derek; grandsons, Zane, Jayden, Kian, and Athan; granddaughter, Stella; and her loving friend, Raymond Dalton.

Darla left behind a legacy of love and joy. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her, and she will be remembered for her kind spirit and passion for life.

A graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery on January 30th, 2024 at 2:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stark County Humane Society.