All Obituaries

Jenny (Gabriele) Luchitz, 93, passed away July 7, 2020. She was born on November 21, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Florence (Norcia) Gabriele. Jenny is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Paul, a WWII Pearl Harbor survivor, brothers Joseph, Armand and Michael, sisters Baby Gabriele and Katherine Potter, and very recently, son-in-law Edward Martell. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Martell, granddaughters Tiffany (Michael Lively) and Courtney (Eric Cantale),...

Philip “Phil” A. Yarnell age 72 of Canton, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton to the late Walter and Doris (Richard) Yarnell, he was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Dawson and brother Daniel R. Yarnell. Phil retired from Canton Drop Forge in 2006 after 27 years as a forklift operator. He was a past vice-president of the United Steel Workers Local #3446 and a member of the Canton Eagles Aerie #2370. Phil enjoyed camping at Salt Fork...

Richard (Dick) L. Foutz, 84, passed away peacefully in his home on 07/03/2020, following an extended illness. He was born on December 8, 1935, in Canton. He was married to Anita R. (Valle) Foutz on April 27, 1957, recently celebrating 63 years of marriage.   Dick Foutz was the owner of DF General Maintenance for 35 years. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was also the past president of the Leesville Lake Dock Owners Association, Pro Football...

Mary Lou Boni, age 82 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was born in Canton to the late Joseph and Mary (Melpignano) Boni on March 5, 1938. Mary Lou was a Central Catholic High School graduate; she retired in 2000 from Erie Insurance Company after 25 years of working as an adjuster. She also was the owner of Hartville Ice Cream Shack and Treasures in the Attic. Along with her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by he brother Ralph Boni. She is survived by her two...

Richard D. Pugh, age 39 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born in Evanston, Wyoming on February 26, 1981. Richard enjoyed playing with his dog, Titan, golfing in his free time, playing poker and watching New Orleans Saints and LSU football. Though he had many hobbies, swimming and playing ball with his son was what he loved most. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Walter Pugh. Richard is survived by his son Christopher Pugh; mother and step-father Kelly and...

Robert “Bob” J. Lanza, age 61 of Kensington, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Born in Canton to the late Anthony “Footer” and Ruth (Daily) Lanza, he was a 1976 graduate of Glen Oak High School. He was the owner and operator of Bob's Refrigeration. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Bob is survived by his companion of many years, Cynthia Stacey; siblings Stephen M. (Anne) Lanza of Florida, Greg S. Lanza of Washington State, Cathi...

Eftichia (Gianakis) Lemos, age 98, peacefully went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 29, 2020 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born June 7, 1922 in New Boston, Ohio to the late Nicholas and Eleni Gianakis. She was preceded in death by husband Panagiotis, son Steve, son-in-law Xenophon Griveas, brothers George, Kosti and wife Anne, sister Anastasia and husband Stefanos. Eftichia leaves behind to cherish her memory daughter, Mary Griveas, daughter-in-law Rebecca Lemos, five...

Joanne Battista, age 78 of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, June 27, 2020. Born in Canton, OH on July 4, 1941 to the late Paul and Angeline nee Scarpino Magyar. Joanne was a Timken Vocational High School graduate. She owned a number of businesses. Her latest until retirement in 2018 was Private Edition. Joanne was an accomplished and avid artist and produced many paintings that are still cherished by her friends and family. She is survived by her husband...

Paul D. Anthony , 67, passed peacefully on Friday June 26, 2020 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease .  Paul was born in Canton, Ohio on December 29, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to Donald and Lucille Anthony. He attended Timken High School and Columbus University of  Art and Design.  He was vice- president and retired from A.V.C. Inc. in 2014.  Paul was an avid gardener, there wasn’t a flower or vegetable he could not grow. Paul was preceded in death by his...

In Loving Memory of  Carlye Marie Skidmore.