All Obituaries

Thomas L. Friedman age 78 of Canton, passed away Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late Leo and Carol (Thorley) Friedman. Thomas was a 1960 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. A member of The Basilica of St. John the Baptist, he worked for Canton National Bank, transitioning to Huntington Bank and retired after 38 years of service. Thomas enjoyed being active in the community. He was chairperson for the Canton Symphony and Canton Players Guild. Also, served in various capacities...

Robert Risaliti April 14, 1931 – September 19, 2020   Robert Risaliti, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2020 at Mercy Medical Hospital surrounded by his loving family.   Robert was born into the Italian-American family of Effie and Quinto Risaliti on April 14, 1931 in Canton Ohio. Bob (Poppie, Nonno and Pap Riz as he was lovingly called) was a quarterback athlete at Timken Vocational High School, a Navy-Air Korean War combat veteran, husband,...

John A. Carosielli age 80 of Canton, passed away Friday, September 18th. Born in Canton to the late John and Cecilia (Oberhauser) Carosielli, he was preceded in death by his sister Mary Krowchak. John was a member of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist and a lifelong member of the Hall of Fame Fitness Center. He was an Army veteran. He was the Principle/Vice President of Ideal Packaging and Supply. John is survived by his wife of 59 years Rose (Dougherty) Carosielli, children Theresa...

Dorothe (Massaro) Schmader Age 100 of Canton, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Dorothe was born in Canton to Louis and Mary (Onesto) Massaro. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1937 and attended Canton Actual Business College. Dorothe worked for her uncle, Frank Onesto, at the Onesto Hotel in various capacities. She was an avid reader and worker of crossword puzzles and a not so avid cook. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 54 years Ray; sister Grace Brown;...

Anna F. Gemmato age 89 of Canton, passed away early morning, Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born in Canton to the late Francesco and Gulia(Smaldino) Gemmato on January 17, 1931 and was preceded in death by her brothers Anthony (Peggy) Gemmato and Paul (Julie) Gemmato, and sister Theresa (Pat) Porco. A graduate of Timken Vocational High School, Anna was a life-long member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish and the Miraculous Medal Sodality. She was very active at St....

Anna F. Gemmato, age 89 of Canton, passed away early morning, Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born in Canton to the late Francesco and Gulia (Smaldino) Gemmato on January 17, 1931 and was preceded in death by her brothers Anthony (Peggy) Gemmato and Paul (Julie) Gemmato, and sister Theresa (Pat) Porco. A graduate of Timken Vocational High School, Anna was a lifelong member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish and the Miraculous Medal Sodality. She was very active at St....

Mary Jane (Rowles) Riegler age 99 of North Canton, passed away Thursday evening. Born in Canton to the late William and Esther (Ruffini) Rowles, she was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, William “Bill” Riegler, son Robert Riegler, and brothers William and Glenn Rowles. Mary Jane was a 1938 graduate of McKinley High School and attended Kent State University, a member of the Alpha Omega Sorority. She was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. While raising her children,...

Ermanno De Dominicis age 82 of Louisville, passed away Monday afternoon surrounded by his loving family. Born in Capitignano, Italy to the late Beneditto and Maria De Dominicis, he was preceded in death by his brother Alfredo. He ventured to America in 1960 where he met and married his wife Cookie of 58 years. Ermanno's trade was terrazzo and tile flooring. In 1967 he opened Ermanno's Pizza in Louisville with the help and guidance of his Italian village buddies Italo and Armando. For...

Anna E. (Monastra) Greenwell age 86 of Canton, passed away Sunday, September 13th at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canton to the late Lorenzo and Caroline (Monzu) Monastra she was preceded in death by her brother Nick Monastra. She was a 1951 graduate of Greentown High School. Anna was a lifelong member of Little Flower Catholic Parish. She loved gambling and frequented many of the casinos in the area. Anna, better known as Babe, is survived by her husband James Greenwell,...

Patricia M. (Pentella) Gyalog of Massillon, age 81. passed away Friday, September 11th. She was born in Canton to the late Sabatino (Sam) and Jeana (Contrucci) Pentella. She was preceded in death by her sister Kathy Mascioli. Patty was a 1954 graduate of St. Anthony's Catholic School 1954 where she was May Queen, a graduate of Timken Vocational High School 1957.Retired from Timken Roller Bearing Company after 31 years in 2001. She was a member of St. Michael's Parish. Pat loved to...