John Mercorelli

John Joseph Mercorelli, 90, of Canton, passed away on November 9, 2026 at home surrounded by family.

He was born on April 25, 1936 to the late Angelo and Rose Mercorelli in Canton, Ohio.

John worked as a foreman for Tyson Bearing for 25 years, then retired from Paumier Inc. in 1998.

On December 28, 1959, he married Sandi. They celebrated 50 years of marriage together and raised five children.

John was a magnificent father, always doting on his children and grandchildren. He was known for his work ethic and his perfectly manicured lawn. John enjoyed the simple things in life more than anything.

John is survived by his loving children Anthony Angelo (Jeanne) Mercorelli, Kellie (Bud) Flounders, Kim (John) Fonner, and Jodie (Mike) Gaut; grandchildren Samantha Carr, Spenser Fonner, Dominic Mercorelli, Alexandra Mercorelli, Jacob Flounders, Cashe Gaut, and Cassidy Gaut; five great grandchildren; two siblings, Nick Mercorelli and Josephine Schiavone, and many other family members.

In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Sandi Mercorelli, son Louie Mercorelli, and siblings Raphie Young, Mary Weaver, and Antoinette Gabriel.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, Ohio. Services will follow at 1:00 PM, with Father Tom Bishop officiating.

Burial will take place following the service at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.

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