Shirley Joan DeMartinis

Shirley was born, January 19, 1935 in Wheeling, WV to the late Harry and Amelia (Coutz) Roberts. She was a member of the Eleventh Street Church of God. She loved her animals, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben DeMartinis; daughter, Melissa Houle; infant son, Harry Mitchell; four sisters, Catherine, Mickey, Laura, and Etta Mae; and brother, Bill Coleman. She is survived by her children, Ted (Marcia) Mitchell, Randy (Karen) Mitchell, Christine (Dale) George, and Jeff (Lori) Hiple; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

A visitation for Shirley will be held Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home, 5000 Everhard Rd NW, Canton, Ohio 44718, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00am on Monday, December 11, 2023. Thank you to everyone at Country Lawn Nursing Home and at Aultman Compassionate Care Center for their loving care of Shirley.