Pete L. Sklavounos
Aug 6, 2026
Pete L. Sklavounos, age 75 of North Canton, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2026. He was born in Alea, Greece on June 23, 1951 to the late Louis and Kalliope (Theofanopoulos) Sklavounos. Immigrating to the United States in 1969, Pete graduated from Fairless High School. He later continued his education at Malone College and Stark State College,...
Julie M. Bagueros
Aug 2, 2026
Julie M. Bagueros, age 58 of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026. A life resident of Canton, she was a 1985 graduate of Perry High School. Julie was a compassionate caring person who always put others before herself. She was a double lung transplant survivor whose strength carried through eighteen years after her transplant. Although she faced another difficult...
Robert G. Johns
Aug 1, 2026
Robert G. Johns: October 15, 1946 - August 1, 2026 Robert G. “Bob” Johns, 79, of Canton, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 15, 1946, to John S. and Emma D. Johns, he was a lifelong resident of the Canton community.
A 1964 graduate of Lehman High School, Bob served as senior...
Robert R. Bernabei
Jul 31, 2026
Robert R. Bernabei, also fondly known as “Corky” or “Bob”, age 89 of East Sparta, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 of old age. He was born in Canton to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Shirey) Bernabei on March 31, 1937.
Robert retired from the Railroad. He found joy in many hobbies such as trap shooting, fishing, hunting, going to...
Jack Alvin Johnson
Jul 29, 2026
Jack Alvin Johnson.
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jack Alvin Johnson, also known by family as "Jack Alvin" and affectionately known by so many as "Old Man Jack," who was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 17, 1946, and passed on the morning of July 29, 2026.
Jack was a proud veteran, a loyal friend, and a...
Jonanne M. Schiavone
Jul 29, 2026
Jonanne M. (LeChot) Schiavone, RN, age 89 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 25, 1936 to the late John and Kathleen (Walsh) LeChot.
Jonanne’s dedication to her profession began early in her life when she graduated from Mercy School of Nursing and furthered her education...
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...
