All Obituaries

          Rita J. (Narduzzi) Rossetti age 95 of Dover, passed away early Wednesday. Born in Coseano, Italy to the late August and Domenica (Florissi) Narduzzi, she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Rossetti, sister Yola Bambeck, brothers August and Louis Narduzzi. Rita loved her family, ballroom dancing, flower arranging, and travel. She was the former owner of Rita's Beauty Salon, and also worked as a Cosmetology teacher at Akron Garfield High...

          James “Jimmy” J. Lerario, age 67 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 20, 2023. Jimmy was born in Canton on June 22, 1955 to the late Joseph and Angeline Lerario. He was a 1973 graduate of Canton McKinley High School where he was awarded First Team All-Ohio Football and earned a scholarship to Kent State University. In 1995, Jimmy was also inducted into the McKinley Football Hall of Fame. He later became a professional contractor...

MaryAnn (Pallotta) Carosello, age 70 of Canton, passed away Monday. Born in Canton to the late Dominick and Patricia (Lamiell) Pallotta, she was preceded in death by her brothers Michael, Joseph, and Nick Pallotta. She was a 1970 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. MaryAnn enjoyed being outdoors golfing and fishing. She was a proud supporter of all her nieces and nephews athletic endeavors. Most of all she loved spending time with all of her grandchildren. They were her pride and...

Josephine “Pina” Marcantonio, age 93, loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 and is now united in peace with her late husband, Ezio. She was born in Sulmona, Italy on June 15, 1929 to the late James and Assunta Letteri. Pina will forever be our a beacon of patience, resilience and strength. She was married to Ezio for 57 years, whom she said was “the best part of her life;” they lived a life of dedication to their...

          On March 17th Barbara Ethel Ghezzi passes away peacefully at St. Luke Lutheran Home. Barbara was born on October 22, 1931in Canton Ohio to John and Angela Byington. She grew up in a full household with 5 siblings: Jim, Joe, Jeff, Carol and JoAnn. Barbara met the love of her life Ernie Ghezzi while attending McKinley High School. They were married and raised two children: the late Mark Ghezzi and Debby currently of Massachusetts.   After...

Mary Ellen Rawlings, age 72 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1950 to the late Charles and Mary (Lebo) McKay. Mary was a member of Crystal Park United Methodist Church, and a very active member in the community. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Rawlings; and brothers Patrick, Robert, and James McKay. Mary is survived by her brothers Dan (Karen) McKay and Joseph McKay; sisters Charlene McKay, Virginia Edinger,...

Sophia Hadjian age 85 passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Canton to the late Haralambos and Haricklia (Hadjipanayiotou) Hadjian, she was also preceded in death by her brothers John and Tom Hadjian, sisters Ann Economos and Mary Anastas, and brother-in-law Sam Anastas.   Sophia is survived by her nieces and nephews Emmanuel H. Economos, Nikkiann E. Arce (Kyle), Sam and Larry Anastas, H. Maria Hadjian, Kinthea Cooper (Steve),...

  James J. Piccari, 67, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Linda Piccari and his three sons Kevin Piccari (wife Tiffany), Stephen Piccari (fiancé Monica), Jeff Piccari, and his beloved grandson Landon. Jim was born on December 15, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to his late parents Joseph and Angela Piccari. He grew up in a loving family alongside his brothers Joseph Piccari (wife Kathy) and Michael Piccari. After graduating...

Wendy D. Vaught age 52 of Canton, passed away Thursday. A life resident of Canton, she was a 1988 graduate of Glen Oak High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in History from Kent State University, a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Akron, and her Master's Degree in Social Work from Cleveland State University. Wendy was employed with MS Society of Independence, Ohio. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Wendy is survived by her...

Carol R. (Jacobs) Cottrill age 61 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Wendell and Carolyn (Jones) Jacobs, she was preceded in death by her bothers Tim, Jack, and Mike Jacobs. She was a 1980 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and earned an Associates Degree from Brown-Mackie College. Carol was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved to cook for everyone. She is survived by her children Chris Cottrill, Ashley (John) Wisenbarger, grandchildren...