Antoinette DiBattista
Jul 23, 2026
Antoinette DiBattista, age 102, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Bethany Nursing Home.
Born November 19, 1923, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants, the late Vincenzo and Rose (Bucci) DiBattista. In 1933, the family settled in Canton, establishing the neighborhood home that Antoinette would proudly make the heart of the family for over...
Raymond E. Denczak
Jul 21, 2026
Raymond Eric Denczak, 72, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
Born on February 26, 1954, in Canton, Ohio, Ray was a lifelong Canton resident and a longtime employee of the Ford Motor Company. Ray lived a life defined by love, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family. He was preceded in death by...
Jonathan L. Plastow
Jul 14, 2026
Jonathan L. Plastow, age 44 of Hartville, stepped into the presence of Jesus on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canton to Jack and Tammy (Printz) Plastow, Jon was a graduate of Timken High School. He spent most of his career as a truck driver, working hard every day to provide for his family....
Albert J. DePasquale
Jul 12, 2026
Albert J. DePasquale II, Age 82 of Canton, passed away Sunday, July 12th, 2026. Born in Canton to the late Albert and Helen (Cavelli) DePasquale, was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School 1961. He served as a radioman on the USS Norfolk from 1961-1964. Al retired in 1994 after thirty years of service at the Timken Company, and was...
Judith L. Tortola
Jul 12, 2026
Judith L Tortola (88)was lifted into HeavenJuly 12, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her late husband of 67 years, Michael D Tortola, her parents, Oatley Senter, and Leona Baltz. Brothers William Senter, Charles Senter, Robert Senter and sister Donna (Art) Senter.
Judith is survived by her six children, Pam and John Mahon, Mike Tortola, Greg...
Krystyna Myronowytsch
Jul 10, 2026
Krystyna (Charlikowsky) Myronowytsch, age 78 of Canton, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026. Born in Germany, she was a Canton resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School. Krystyna was preceded in death by her parents Wasyl and Yadwiga (Yakshuk) Charlikowsky; husband August Myronowytsch; grandson Alex Ballora; brothers Mykolaj “Nick”, Joe, and Steve...
Thomas C. Van Dusen
Jul 7, 2026
Thomas C. Van Dusen, 72, of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2026.
He was truly one of one. A colorful character with perpetual curiosity and a love of learning: ski patrolman, boat builder, sailor, carpenter, cook, musician, engineer, and philosopher...his pursuits were endless, as are the adjectives that describe him. He was wild, passionate,...
Alice Lopez
Jul 5, 2026
Alice (Fernandez) Lopez, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. Born October 19, 1936 in Langeloth,PA to Angel and Josephine (Galan) Fernandez. A class of 1955 graduate of Donora (PA) High School.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband of 55 years Anthony Lopez, her sister Tina Lopez and brother-in-law Manual Lopez.
Survived by four children: Anthony (Patti) Lopez...
Jacob P. Fowler
Jun 30, 2026
Jacob P. Fowler, age 34, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born in Canton on July 16, 1991, he was a proud graduate of Canton McKinley High School.
Jacob will be remembered for his love of cars, he also loved spending time on his game system. In his free time, he enjoyed shooting pool with his friends.
He...
Peggy Rose Semedo
Jun 27, 2026
Peggy “Despina” Rose (Blythe) Semedo, age 63 of East Canton, passed away Saturday, June 27th. Born in Canton to the late Gary Lee and Esther Rosetta (Shreffler) Blythe. She was also preceded in death by son Aristotle Socrates Papacostas. She was an active member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. She Attended Fairless high school, and graduated from Louisville and...
Diana G. Meffie
Jun 22, 2026
Diana Gail (Manda) Meffie
Diana Gail (Manda) Meffie, age 81, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026.
Born in Canton, Ohio, on March 5, 1945, to the late Eli Manda and Helen (Evans) Manda, Diana's life was a testament to her deep love for her family. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Michael Anthony Meffie, Jr., who passed away on...
Daniel J. Mastroianni
Jun 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of
DANIEL “DANNY” MASTROIANNI
September 23, 1953 – June 22, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Mastroianni will forever be remembered as a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His sudden passing on June 22 caught everyone off guard. It was the day before he was to celebrate his 42nd anniversary with his loving wife, Paula, who adored him.
Danny was the...
Takis Tzouloufis
Jun 20, 2026
Takis Tzouloufis, age 84 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was born in Athens, Greece on July 20, 1941, to the late Zaffirios and Alexandra Tzouloufis. Takis was the owner and operator of The Lamplighter restaurant, located in Florence, South Carolina, for 20 years, retiring in 2009. Upon retirement, he moved to Canton to be near...
William E. Mullen
Jun 17, 2026
William E. Mullen, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on April 8, 1940 to the late William and Catherine (Cullen) Mullen. William was the owner and operator of X-Press Printing & Business Systems, retiring in 2005 after 33 years. He was a member of Christ the Servant Parish and...
Anthony "Tony" Paul Gialluca II
Jun 16, 2026
Anthony Paul “Tony” Gialluca II, born October 3, 1948, will be remembered as a beloved Son, Father, Brother, Husband, Grandfather, Uncle, and Friend. Tony passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026 surrounded by love.
Tony was a born entertainer. He grew up playing accordion as a child, tuba in marching band, and while still in high school formed his band “the...
Terri L. Carnes
Jun 14, 2026
Terri Lynn (Swingle) Carnes, age 75, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in Canton, Ohio.
Born February 12, 1951, in Canton, she was the first born daughter of Paul and Evelyn Swingle. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Stephen (Scotty) Carnes, and her brother, Paul O. Swingle.
Terri is survived by her sisters, Robin ( Jeff )...
Kiriaki Georgiades
Jun 14, 2026
Kiriaki Georgiades, age 91 of North Canton, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born in Agia Paraskevi, Greece on March 6, 1935 to the late Anthony and Maria Penklidis. Kiriaki retired from Ferraro’s Bakery after 32 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Koraes Ladies Society, and Senior Citizen’s Club.
Along with her parents,...
Yolonda McClellan
Jun 13, 2026
Yolonda “Londa” (Natale) McClellan, age 74 of East Sparta, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 surrounded by family. A beloved wife, mother and sister that leaves behind a legacy of love and strength that will be felt in the hearts of all who knew her.
She was born in Canton and spent most of her childhood in Minerva. A 1969 graduate...
Michael E. Fete
Jun 9, 2026
Michael E. Fete, age 61, of Canton, passed away on June 9, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Canton, Mike was a graduate of Perry High School. He found great joy in spending time with family and friends, as well as gardening, cooking, and camping. Whether sharing a meal, tending his garden, canning vegetables, or gathering around a campsite, he cherished the...
Samira Y. Sabella
Jun 8, 2026
Samira Sabella, affectionately known as "Sammy," passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Fairlawn, Ohio. She was born in Jerusalem on August 7,1936, to the late Jacque and Lucy Sabella. Samira, her devoted husband of 60 years, Elie, and her children immigrated to Canton, Ohio in 1970 to pursue the American dream of a brighter future for the children....
