Arlene Claypoole 1936-2021

She was born Sept. 13, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Dorothy House Landy.

Arlene graduated from East High School in 1954. She was a homemaker and was the original “Mrs. Clean.”

She was a member of the Try-Hards at Wedgewood Lanes, the Red Hat Society in Ormond Beach, Fla., and many card clubs. Arlene spent most of her life in Austintown until she and her husband, Chuck, moved to Florida in 2001 until 2008, when they moved back to the area. She was an avid NASCAR and Ohio State fan. She loved traveling, especially to the beach, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren and sharing in their many accomplishments.

Her husband, Charles Claypoole, whom she married May 12, 1955, died Nov. 15, 2013.

Arlene is survived by her three daughters, Kathleen Claypoole of Youngstown, Karen (Ralph) Kistler of Austintown and Colleen (Jack) King of Struthers; three grandchildren, Jessica Kistler, Jay (Toni Cheshire) King and Jaime King; and her granddog, Abby. She also leaves behind her brothers, Tom (Karen) Landy and Jim (Loretta) Landy.

In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck; her son, Chuckie; and her grandson, Randy Kistler.

Family and friends may call 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 4303 Mahoning Ave. A funeral servcie will take place 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the family. This obituary can be viewed and condolences sent to www.higgins-reardon.com.

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