Lawrence "Larry" J. Mihalik, age 71 of North Canton, passed away Saturday, February 1st at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton to the late Zigmond and Geraldine (McGee) Mihalik, he was also preceded in death by his sisters Theresa Ann Mihalik and Claudia Higgins. He was a 1972 graduate of Oakwood High School. Larry was a was an accomplished brick mason. Larry was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous and sober for 24 years. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Diana L. (Bernhardt) Mihalik, sons Collin and Jordan Mihalik, sister Karen Fye (Rodney McKenney), and brother James (Joan) Mihalik and his beloved dog, Teddy. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, February 6th from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm at the Rossi Family Funeral Home with services to follow at 1:00 pm, Pastor Jim Bartholomew officiating. Interment will be in Henry Warstler Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Larry's name may be made to the Alcoholics Anonymous.