Dana Anthony Ota

Age 44, of Minerva passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. He was born April 19, 1980 in Canton, the son of Lisa Dunwiddie and the late Randall P. Willison Jr.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Natalya Ota of Canton, grandmother, Edna Ota of Minerva who dearly loved him, sister, Desiree Willison of Minerva who was his sis and best friend, sister, Roxanne M. Campbell of Marlboro which he was very proud of, brother, Randall Paul Willison III of Minerva who he loved and admired, nephew, Jason M. German, nieces, Taylor Browne and Skylar Browne, aunt, Julie King, aunt, Delora Gray, cousin, Lynn Thellman who made his open for Dana when he needed it, a  close and loving friend, John Applegate of Canton, He is preceded in death by a grandmother, Carol Willison, sister, Rachel Roxanne Willison, and an uncle, Richard Willison. Michelle, thank you for your love and care that you helped Dana with.

Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Feb. 1st from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.