Charlotte J.

Caniano

Charlotte Caniano, of Sunman, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Charlotte was the middle child of three children, grew up in North Bend, OH and graduated from Taylor High School. She lived on a farm full of cows, chicken, sheep, pigs and horses. They also ran an experimental farm for Kroger vegetables and canned all of their food. Growing corn was important for Charlotte's family. They grew the popcorn that was used for the local Cleve's movie theater, along with gourds and Indian corn, a tribute to her father's heritage who was full blooded Cherokee. Charlotte loved the nights when they would listen to the radio and pop a big pan of popcorn. They would listen to Green Hornet, Fibber McGee, and Lone Ranger. Charlotte's family owned trotters & pacers which were used at the county races and the fairgrounds. There was always people and music at her grandparent's home as they would roll up the carpet and hosted square dancing parties. Always staying busy, the family made wine in the summer and beer in the winter.

Charlotte will be greatly missed by her children Charles (Roberta) Rudisell and Timothy (Karen) Rudisell; grandchildren Alisha, Brandon, Debbie, Chuckie, Lori and Kyle; and many great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael Caniano, parents William & Bessie Nugent, and sister Betty Robertsons.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 22 at 11:00am St. Paul's United Methodist Church Cemetery in Sunman followed by a lunch at the shelter behind the church. Memorials can be made to PAWS and will be accepted at the graveside service or can be mailed to the funeral home. Please visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com to offer condolences and sign the guest book.