Michael S. Lagodich, age 70 of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. Born in Canton to the late Frank and Helen (Rejina) Lagodich, he was also preceded in death by his brother Mark Lagodich. He was a 1973 graduate of Lehman High School. Michael was a proud father, avid Cleveland sports fan, and an accomplished golfer inducted into the Stark County Amateur Golf Hall of Fame in 2014. He retired in 2015 from Republic Steel as an engineer on the railroad. 

Michael is survived by his sons Logan and Frank Lagodich; their mother Christina (DeLillo) Lagodich; sisters Pam (Scott Kettler) Lagodich and Paula (Lex) Bowers; and several nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends may call Tuesday, April 7th from 5-8 pm at the Rossi Family Funeral Home. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at 11:00 am, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Canton. Following Mass, all are invited to a Celebration of Life at Arrowhead Golf Course.