All Obituaries

Hilde B. Denman, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born in Rottenburg, Germany on February 26, 1927 to the late Alfons and Maria Steigerwald. In Germany, Hilde studied to become a seamstress; she utilized those skills her entire life, as she was knitting and sewing hats for the homeless up to turning 93 years old. Hilde was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church in Richfield, St. Paul Parish in Canton, and Christ the Servant Parish. Her whole life was surrounded by...

ISAIAH JAMES WILLIAMS, 25, went Home to be with the Lord, on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born and lived in Canton, Ohio, March 28, 1995 to Kenneth and Tammy Williams.   Our precious Isaiah, affectionately known as (Zai). He truly loved his family, best friend and did his best to spoil us all. He would go out of his way to help them. He played basketball for Allen and Hartford Schools. He loved to fish with his brother Kenneth of whom he was very close to. He loved his sister...

Donald C. Trubisky, Sr., age 82 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Frank and Anna Trubisky on June 4, 1938. Donald went to Canton South High School, and later was employed by Kaiser Aluminum. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #554, and enjoyed bowling, golfing, and fishing.   Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Donald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia;...

William Ray “Bill” Clark age 68, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1952 in Covington, Kentucky to Coreine Miley and the late William Clark. He graduated from GlenOak High School and Kent State University. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He worked hard as a construction worker most of his life. A health food enthusiast, he served at the Raisin Rack for 15 years during his “retired”...

Louis DiAntonio (Gigi) (90) May 11, 1930- January 14, 2021   Louie passed away peacefully at the House of Loreto with his loving family by his side. Louie was a builder and carpenter and loved his family. He is survived by the love of his life, Ruth of nearly 70 years, his daughters Linda and Greg Zugrave, LuAnn and Ernie Buonocore, Cathy and Mick McLean, Susan and Rick Kmetz, his son Louie and Pat DiAntonio and his sister Ann Barnes. Louie was preceded in death by his mother, Cesina,...

Jennie M. (Forchione) Klotz, age 96 of North Canton, passed away early Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born in Canton to the late Carmen and Concerta (Bennett) Forchione, she was preceded in death in death by her husband Karl, brothers Anthony, Dan, Mike, Joe, Tom, and Ralph Forchione, sisters Angeline Vesley, Rose DeMeo, and Prospina Rotor. Jennie was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Jennie is survived by her children Keith...

Joseph J. Abbonizio age 90 of Canton, passed away Wednesday. Born in Canton to the late Domenico and Giuditta (Tenaglia) Abbonizio, he was preceded in death by his wife Patty Jo (Parker) Abbonizio and brothers Cam and Jim Abbott. He was an Army veteran and a retired union electrician. Joe was a proud member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Elks and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Joseph is survived by his daughters Susan (Harlan) Bilbrey, Sandy Abbonizio, Laura (Darren)...

Mary L. (Coccoli) Sbardella of Middlebranch, passed away January 13th, 2021. Born in Arce, Italy, January 28, 1934 to the late Giuseppe and Vittoria (Germani) Coccoli, she was preceded in death by her husband Renato and son Remo “Ray” J. Sbardella. Mary lived most of her life in Middlebranch and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Parish. She is survived by her brother Andy (Dianne) Coccoli, nieces Laurie (Jeff) Thewes, and Vittoria (Ben) Utterback. Private services will be...

James Ferris Shaheen, Jr, passed away on January 12, 2021 at the age of 75. He peacefully went to fulfill his duties by God’s side, surrounded by his wife and three sons. James was born on January 15, 1945 in Canton, Ohio, where he lived his whole life. He attended McKinley High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Mount Union College. He started his career working for the Ohio Department of Health where he had a long and fulfilling career. He met the love of his...

John T. Schiavone, age 76 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Canton on October 13, 1944 to the late Rocco and Pearl (Coletti) Schiavone. John was a graduate of Lehman High School Class of 1962 and Walsh College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance. He was a US Army Reserve veteran and led a successful career of 41 years with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. John is survived by his wife of 50 years,...