Cherylon (Ranalli) Higgins, of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the age of 72. Cherylon was born in Canton on October 15, 1944 to the late Peter and Mary (Mulig) Ranalli. She was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School, where she earned the Scholastic Medal of Honor. She retired as Manager and Assistant Treasurer of the Republic Steel Federal Credit Union after 30 plus years of service. A devoted, loving and passionate daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Cherylon's family and friends were the love and joy of her life. The past year of Cherylon's life was greatly enriched by the arrival of her granddaughter Caroline. Cherylon cherished every precious moment with Caroline, who brought immeasurable laughter and joy to her life. Animals were also an important part of her life, particularly her dogs Hobo, Sam and Buddy, who were her constant companions for many years. She is survived by her two children, Kimberly Dameworth, and Daniel (Danielle) Higgins; her granddaughter Caroline; her siblings Darlene Ranalli Ross, Peter (Sally) Ranalli and Debbie (Todd) Lensman; niece and nephew Kelsey and Todd Lensman; dear cousin Lynette Ranalli; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Cherylon is preceded in death by her parents Peter M. and Mary (Mulig) Ranalli; grandparents John and Elizabeth Ranalli, and Louis and Francis Mulig. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Rossi Family Funeral Home (730 30 ^th St. N.W. Canton, OH 44709). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony/All Saints Parish (1530 11 ^th St. S.E. Canton, OH), with Rev. Fr. Thomas Kraszewski as celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Pound to benefit the Stark Co. Dog Warden Dept. (1801 Mahoning Rd. N.E. Canton, OH 44705 – Attn: Medical Room). Words cannot express how much she was loved and how much she will be missed.

Mom,

Life is not the same now, for us and the countless lives you have touched, whether human or animal. Our hearts are broken and empty. We thank you for being a strong lady and teaching us right from wrong as we grew up as your children and you making us who we are today. We will help each other through the coming days and know you see how we are honoring you as our mother. Thank you for all you've done for us through both wonderful times and times of struggle. Our animal family (Lexi, Francesca, Molly, Cali and Bailey) thanks you too for all that you were to them. We love you and miss you so much already. You're with grandma and grandpa again, and we know that has to be a comfort to you, and to us.

Kim and Dan