All Obituaries

Joe Martino age 87 of Canton, passed away Sunday evening at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in San Nicola da Crissa, Italy to the late Nicola and Maria (Garisto) Martino, he was preceded in death by his brother Pasquale Martino, and sisters Catherine and Maria Theresa Martino. Joe was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. He was an Army veteran serving in the 3rd Armored Division. Joe loved his family, gardening and his cars. He is survived by his wife of 56 years...

Nahie Shaheen passed away peacefully July 24, 2021 on the Feast Day of St. Olga, Equal to the Apostles which was so fitting as she was a loyal daughter of the Holy Orthodox Church. She her lived her life with piety and ascetic virtue and completely devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary. She was born in Quinitra, Syria to the late Alexander and Neffagie Ammar Shaheen. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Soraya(Elias) Alzught, Shafeek, Toufeek and Julia(Nicholas...

Laura J. (Gennett) Smith, age 97 of Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning. Born in Canton to the late Joseph and Maria (DiIulio) Gennett, she was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Raymond F. Smith and sisters Angeline Volpe, Dominica (Minnie) Piccare, Jeanette Herdlicka, Rose Cerreta, Theresa Hutton, Raphaela Meffie, Anna LaRocco, brothers Anthony DePello, Joseph DePello, Victor(Ben) Gennett, and Rocco Gennett. Laura attended McKinley High School and was a member of St....

Natalie Rotar Cseak of Louisville, Ohio reposed peacefully in the Lord on July 17 at St. Joseph Assisted Living. She was born February 6, 1922 in Canton, Ohio to Fira and Alexander Rotar. Natalie was a 99-year member of the St. George Byzantine Catholic Cathedral of Canton where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, Natalie was preceded in death by husband, Daniel Cseak III in 2001; her son, Daniel Cseak IV in 2018. Also, she was preceded in death by six...

Christina M. Barbera, age 51 of Cleveland Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Chrissy was born in Canton to Frances and the late James S. Barbera. She is survived by her loving companion-soulmate Dana Embrose her mother, Frances (Tornero) Barbera, brothers James (Janet), Tony (Terry), and David (Jenny) Barbera, mother-in-law Judi McDaniel, sister-in-law Daniza Embrose-Young, Aiesha Marba, Her niece, God child Sara Barbera, and 17 other nieces and nephews...

Anne M. (Kulich) Lenartowicz October 4, 1927—July 7, 2021   Anne Lenartowicz, age 93 of Canton, passed away in her home on Wednesday, July 7, surrounded by the love of her family. Anne was the matriarch of her family that she so deeply loved. She was a pillar of strength, had an undeniable sense of wit, and remained mentally sound through life’s journey.   Anne was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports,...

Anna (Kalaitsides) Karvounides, age 89 of Canton, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born on September 25, 1931, in Katafito, Greece to the late Jordan and Anatole Kalaitsides. Anna persevered through adversity at a young age, and later married John Karvounides. They started their family in Krya Vrysi, Greece, before moving to the United States in 1967. Anna worked at Canton City Bakery while raising her four children, which was her highest priority. Anna was admired for...

Nicholas (“Nick”) J. Pace   On Saturday, June 26, 2021, Nicholas Joseph Pace, loving father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 77. Nick was born on March 17, 1944 to Joseph and Carmela (Fudoli) Pace. He was born in Dover and lived in Canton. He is survived by his 4 children, who will cherish and miss every minute they had with him, Nicholas (Liane) Pace, Ashley (Jamie) Benitez, Brittany (Elliott) Stephen, and Eric Pace, and his 5 grandchildren,...

    James Giannelli passed away on Saturday June 26, 2021 at the age of 78 years old and 9 months. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Waynesburg, Ohio and lived there his whole life. Proceeded in death by his father Placido Giannelli, mother Hilda Giannelli, son James Giannelli, Jr., and grandson James Giannelli III. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Giannelli of 61 years, his baby girl pups Allie and Maddie, the crazy birds Barney and Billy, daughters...

Nick Koinoglou Age 93 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 21, 2021 which happened to be Tou Agiou Pnevmatos in English we refer to it as The Holy Spirit and the day after Father’s Day. Born in Anavritos (Vourlan) Kilkis, Greece to his late parents Nikos and Erini (Eliades) Koinoglou in 1928. Even though he was from the old country, he loved his Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavaliers. He was an outdoorsman. His passion was hunting and fishing. As he immigrated to the...