NORTH CANTON, OHIO - Deborah Darlene Roloff, age 76, of North Canton, Ohio, walked into the arms of her loving Savior on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born October 19, 1949, in Canton, Ohio to the late J. Thomas and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Schillings. Debbie was a 1967 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and a 25-year employee of Canton City Schools. She was a devoted wife, dedicated mother, and beloved Grammy. Her favorite place to be was with her family. She especially loved holiday get-togethers and family camping trips. She spent much of her life ministering to children as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School Director, and AWANA Director at Perry Baptist Church and as a school librarian at Belden Elementary School.

In addition to her parents, Debbie is preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey Schillings.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Richard “Ric” Roloff Sr. of North Canton, Ohio; daughters, Christy (Jeff) Timbrook and Jennifer (John) Rair; son, Richard (Cassie) Roloff Jr., all of Canton, Ohio; brothers Jerry Schillings of Marietta, Georgia and Mark Schillings of Holly Hills, Florida, as well as nine grandchildren, Jade (Myles) Schopf, Joy Timbrook, Abigail Timbrook, Avery Rair, Owen Rair, Sterling Roloff, Henry Roloff, Everett Roloff, and Edward Roloff.

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 5050 Middlebranch Avenue NE, Canton, OH 44705. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Kenneth Floyd officiating. Family will begin receiving friends 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Ohio. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Sunday between 4:00-6:00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the church, in honor of Debbie. For additional information and to view Debbie’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.

Debbie's funeral service will be livestreamed at www.gracebaptistcanton.com. The recording will also be available on the church's YouTube channel: gracebaptistchurchcanton04774


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