Margaret L.

Vukmanovich

Margaret Louise (Claar) Vukmanovich passed away on November 7, 2026, just days shy of her 94th birthday.

Born on November 13, 1932, in Kimmel Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, to Swigart and Marie (Lingenfelter) Claar, Margaret was the second oldest of eight children.

Margaret shared 64 years of marriage with the love of her life, Leonard "Lenny" Vukmanovich. Together they built a remarkable life filled with family, friendship, and adventure before settling in North Canton, Ohio, in 1971.

A lifelong fascination with rocks and minerals eventually led Margaret to silversmithing, which she taught for decades at the Canton Art Institute and later at V-Rock Shop. In 1978, Marg and Lenny opened the first brick-and-mortar V-Rock Shop in North Canton, Ohio. Marg was unquestionably the heart and soul of the business. Customers became friends. Beginners became collectors. Students became artists.

Nothing brought Marg greater happiness than having her family together. Some of the family's favorite memories are the simplest ones: Marg in her recliner, Lenny in his, the Steelers on television, and a house full of family.

Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard "Lenny" Vukmanovich; her son, David Vukmanovich; her son-in-law, Joseph Chickos; her sister Betty and brother-in-law Paul; her brother Gerald; her sister Mary and brother-in-law Alan; and brothers-in-law Harry and Gary.

She is survived by her daughter, Anna Marie Chickos; her son, Gerald (Lora) Vukmanovich; daughter-in-law Sue Vukmanovich; sisters Shirley, Virginia (Lowell), Carol, and Judy (Terry); sister-in-law Elaine; grandchildren Davis (Danielle) Vukmanovich, Roseanna (Sean) Redfern, Saralyn (Chris) Chickos-Scherley, Matthew (Denise) Vukmanovich, and Julie (Mike) Kupfner; eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Though small in stature, Marg's impact was immeasurable. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.