Toni A. Drozda, 73, of North Canton, passed away August 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born November 25, 1950, in Canton, Ohio to Anthony and Clarabelle Altieri. She was a graduate of Jackson High School, class of 1968.

Throughout the years, Toni worked at the Timken Company, St. Thomas Aquinas, Stark County Job and Family Services and Skyland Pines, where she earned her title of "hostess with the mostest."

Toni loved hosting parties and spending time with her family and many friends. She adored her grandchildren and spoiling them with love and treats. She had an incredible talent for making crafts and crocheting blankets. She loved visiting the beach, enjoying the sunshine, and collecting sea shells.

She was known for her kind and generous spirit. She gave selflessly to others, always offering a helping hand or listening ear. Her legacy of kindness, creativity and love will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Toni is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Drozda; her daughters Vanessa Drozda, Heather (Paolo) Fonda and Anne (Greg) Ferlito; her grandchildren, Sadie (Eric) Drozda, Josephine Fonda, Anthony Ferlito, Lucio Fonda and Isabella Ferlito; along with her two sisters, Ellen Altieri and Marie Love and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 26th from 5-7 p.m. at the Arnold Funeral Home, 1517 Market Ave. N, Canton, Ohio 44714.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 3430 St. Michael Drive NW, Canton OH 44718.

Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Noah's Hope, 2421 E High Ave, PO Box 982, New Philadelphia, Oh 44663.

Toni will be deeply missed but her light will continue to shine in the lives she touched.