All Obituaries

Frank E. Abel, age 84 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born in Mineral City, Ohio on March 2, 1938 to the late Ralph and Velma Abel. Frank retired from Iron Worker Local #550. He member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, the St. Haralabos Men's Club, and the Canton AHEPA Chapter 59. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Revecca Abel; daughter Debbie Abel; one brother; and four sisters. Frank is survived by his daughter Nikki...

William Alfred Becher, age 50 of Canton, Ohio, passed suddenly Monday, November 28th. He was a 1990 graduate of Glen Oak High School. William was a barber by trade for 30 years. He is survived by his daughters Brooklyn, Cydni, and Kyla; mother Kathleen (O'Donohue) Becher; father Alfred H. Becher; brothers Jon Paul and Christopher Robert; and nieces Emma and Aniah. Family and friends will be received on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rossi Family Funeral...

Martha E. Santangelo, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born in Canton on September 21, 1932 to the late Earl and Ida (Rambo) Robinson. Martha later retired from Charter One Bank, where she worked as a receptionist. Throughout her life, Martha had many hobbies, including bird watching, playing bingo, putting together puzzles, and shopping. She also loved going on casino trips with family and friends. Along with her parents, Martha was preceded in death by...

Steve M. Miller, February 20, 1925 - November 28, 2022. Steve was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Elizabeth Miller, who immigrated from Hungary to Barberton in 1924, his brothers Joseph, Peter and Mike Miller and by his wife of 65 years Evelyn Casey Miller. He is survived by his daughters Christine E. Miller ( Marcia G. Campoy), Jane James ( Roger James), grandchildren Jeremy Wayne James and Rebecca Jane James and his great grandchildren,...

Louis James Stefancich “Coach Stef” was born September 7, 1945 to Louis Julian and Pauline Stefancich. Stef passed away November 26, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Lois (Thomas) Beck, and brother-in-law John Jandura. He is survived by his sister Carolyn Jandura, his dog Sammy, and the love of his life, Paula Rafailedes. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Stef graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963, earned a Bachelor of...

Mary (Marianthe) Aslanides   Mary Aslanides, 87, of Louisville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Sanctuary Grande after a long illness. Born in Lefkohori, Greece on November 7th, 1935 to the late Thanasi and Alexandra Athanasiadis. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Paul, sister Fotini of Greece, and brothers Costa, John and Greg of Australia.   She is survived by her children: Roula and Tim Stern, Pan and Cheryl Aslanides, and Tom Aslanides....

Fotine Rafailedes passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born on August 23, 1928 to the late Moises and Maria Rafailedes. Along with her parents, she was preceded by two brothers George and Anastas “Nasty” Rafailedes. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and Holy Trinity Senior Citizens. Fotine is survived by her children George (Carol) Caplea of Naples, Florida, Mary Atkins of Canton, Fredricka Stewart of L.A., California, and raised as her own,...

Pasty “Mom Peach” DeMetro, age 91 of Canton, passed away on Saturday. November 19, 2022. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Eli and Rosie Miller. Patsy was a loving mom, mother-in-law, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She enjoyed the holidays and loved the Lord. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wally DeMetro; son Robert DeMetro; daughter-in-law Gilda DeMetro; son-in-law Bart; seven brothers and eight sisters. Patsy is survived by her sons...

John C Ghezzi, age 86, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Patricia Ghezzi (Erickson), brother Ernest Ghezzi, and granddaughter Tomi Ghezzi. He is survived by children Charlene Parkinson (John), Rocco Ghezzi (Ronda), Michael Ghezzi (Denise), six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, brother Richard Ghezzi (Sheila), loving companion Sherryl Dudek and her son Jason Dudek (Kaci). Born in Canton on January 4,...

Florence ‘Sharleen’ Cotopolis June 17, 1934 - November 12, 2022   Sharleen Cotopolis, 88, died peacefully on November 12th after a short illness, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.   Sharleen lived a humble Christian life providing comfort and solace to others while asking for little in return. Along with her husband, Bill, they taught their children Christina, Bill Jr, Jimmy, and Stephanie loyalty, compassion, and dedication to family and friends....