All Obituaries

Jennie (Corsi) Mastroine age 96 of Waynesburg, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, November 17th. Cherishing her memory are daughters Mary Jo (Greg) Misko, Karen (Michael) May, Toniann, son Terry, and granddaughter Alexis Misko (Kevin) Chirnside. She was preceded in death by her husband Tony Mastroine in 1991, parents Luigi and Eugenia (Giannelli) Corsi, sisters Julia Kaminski, Nickel Bersaglini, brothers John, Mike, and Gino Corsi. A Mass of Christian burial was held on...

Joan Guardado passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, due to complications from a fall. She was born on June 13, 1930 in Keighly, England. In 1957, she met the love of her life, Richard Guardado, while he was stationed in the Air Force in Ruislip, England. They married in 1958 and had two children. In 1962 they returned to his hometown, Canton, Ohio, where they were blessed with a third child., She became a US citizen in 1964 and immediately got her license to drive and promptly got a...

Norma Jean (Bulso) Rossetti age 89 of Canton passed away peacefully from a short illness on Wednesday, November 13th at approximately 8:38pm. She was surrounded by her loving children and their spouses, grandchildren and close nieces and nephews. Born in Canton to the late Giuseppe and Mary (Simile) Bulso, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Daniel E. Rossetti, Sr., infant granddaughter Mary Francis Cassidy, brothers Richard (Phyllis), Eugene, and Ronald Bulso, sisters Anita...

Anna J. (Contrucci) Saracina, age 90 of Canton, passed away on November 13, 2019. She was born in Canton to the late Lawrence and Sophia (Fornale) Contrucci on April 13, 1929. She was a registered nurse at Mercy Medical Center, retiring after 40 years. Anna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. Her quick wit and huge heart endeared her to virtually everyone she met. She took great pride in her humble, beautiful home and garden and taught her children and...

Norma Jean (Simone) Sankovich, age 82 of Massillon, passed away on November 13, 2019. Norma was born in Canton on September 15, 1937 to the late James and Theresa (Frascone) Simone. She retired from Hill's Department Store, and enjoyed spending her free time playing bingo and euchre. Along with her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her sister Ruth Henson. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Walter Sankovich; children Tina (Terry) Alkire of Massillon and Michael...

Robert M. Lombardi age 88 of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning. Born in Canton to the late Nicola and Josephine (Minotti) Lombardi, he was also preceded in death by brother Dominick and sister Lucille Lukens. He was a long time local attorney, former Assistant Canton Solicitor and a former State of Ohio Liquor Commission member. He is survived by his wife Georgia Janette (Looney) Lombardi, children; Michael Lombardi, Douglas (Kathy) Lombardi, Nikki (John) Stoffer, Deborah Lombardi,...

Valerios (Larry) Capaldi     Valerios passed peacefully at home on November 6, 2019 and is now dancing in Heaven with the Love of his life, Mary Anne. Born in Canton in 1928, he was the son of Italian immigrants, Elia and Serafina Capaldi.   Proudly serving in the Navy during WW2, Larry returned home and began his love affair of 67 years with Mary Anne. An entrepreneur, he was synonymous with his first business, the Plaza Barber Shop. He developed and supported many...

Marlene Helen Boni, 80, passed away on November 5, 2019, with her family by her side in Akron, OH. She was born May 27, 1939, in Canton, Ohio to Charles and Hazel Goss. She was a graduate of Canton McKinley. Marlene was married to William “Bill” on April 26, 1957, and they were married 44 wonderful years. Marlene worked midnights in the nursery at Timken Mercy for over 30 years. She fiercely loved her family, enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends, shopping, cooking and...

Judith R. (Judi) Notaro age 62 of Canton passed away Saturday. Judi was born in Canton on May 12, 1957 to the late Richard and Charlene Greene. She was a 1975 graduate of Canton Lincoln high school. She was a retired employee of Aultman Hospital. Judi was know as Mimi by her two loving grandchildren Salvatore and Giavanna. In addition to her parents, Judi was preceded in death by her sister Stephanie Riley. She is survived by her husband Sam with whom they would have celebrated 40 years of...

Albert W. Drozda age 99 of Canton, passed away Friday, November 1st in Mansfield, OH. Born in Canton to the late Michael and Kathryn (Kincarit) Drozda, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Elizabeth (Margiotta) Drozda, brother John and sisters Elizabeth and Mary. Albert retired from the Ohio Power Company after 25 years of service. He was an Army veteran of WW II. He is survived by his sons David and Richard Drozda, grandchildren Jeff (Cheryl) Drozda, Hollie (Mike)...