Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Doerfler, age 61 of North Canton, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 11, 1965 to the late Frederick and Anita (Prager) Doerfler. Jeff graduated in 1983 form Hoover High School, where he played football and baseball. He continued his education at University of Akron where he received his Bachelor's Degree, and after earned his CFA. He was employed by Huntington Bank, where he was an investment manager.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he was a lifelong, die-hard Pittsburgh sports fan. Jeff also enjoyed golfing with friends and, most of all, spending time with his family.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law Tom and Tony Palombo, and niece Mariah Palombo.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife Michelle (Palombo) Doerfler; son Emmanuel Doerfler; brothers Donald (Karen) Doerfler and Frederick Doerfler; and in-laws Mike Palombo, Rick (Susie) Palombo, Mark (Lena) Palombo, David Palombo, and Jane Palombo. Also survived by nieces and nephews Gina and Matt Campitelli, and Anna, Amelia, Zoey, David, Jr., and Nick Palombo; and many other cousins and extended family members.

Family and friends will be received at the Rossi Family Funeral Home on Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. Memorial services will begin in the funeral home at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeff's name, to the Stark County Humane Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.