Giuseppe Grossi
May 17, 2026
Giuseppe Grossi, age 90, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on May 17, 2026. Born on March 13, 1936, in Sora, Italy, he was the cherished son of the late Augustino and Angela Grossi. Giuseppe immigrated to the United States, carrying with him a deep pride in his Italian heritage and a relentless work ethic. Settling in Canton, he built a...
Delbert R. Nething
May 16, 2026
Delbert R. Nething, age 96 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born on July 17, 1929, in Bellaire, Ohio, Delbert graduated from Timken High School. He then began working at Downtown Motors, until being drafted into the Army, where he served on the front lines during the Korean War. Delbert was proud of his service, and...
Timothy J. Faherty
May 15, 2026
Timothy J. Faherty, age 90 of Canton, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Stephen P. and Ruth M. (McGreevy) Faherty. He was preceded in death by sisters Joan and Anne Marie and brothers James and William. Timothy was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church since 1980. He was a graduate...
Benedetto Frustaci
May 8, 2026
On May 8th, 2026, Benedetto “Benny” Frustaci, age 83, transitioned from this life peacefully while surrounded by family and was joyfully reunited with his wife, Linda.
Benny immigrated to the United States from Sant’Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio, a province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy on October 7, 1959. He married the love of his life, Linda Marie Rea, on October 8,1966 at...
Jerry Joan Thomas
Apr 25, 2026
Jerry Joan Thomas January 18, 1931 – April 25, 2026
Jerry Joan Thomas, age 95, passed away peacefully at The Inn at Whitewood Village on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was a mother, sister, Grandma Joan, Aunt Joan and G.G. to her family that adored her.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas; her grandson, Matthew Thomas; and her...
David J. O'Brien
Apr 19, 2026
David J. O'Brien, age 65 of Louisville, passed away Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Juanita (Parker) O'Brien. He was a retried truck driver with 3 million uninterrupted miles, loved the Indians and jamming his music.
David is survived by his sons Justin O'Brien, Logan O'Brien, step-son...
Josephine A. Marchione
Apr 19, 2026
Josephine A. (Gattuso) Marchione, age 101 of Canton, passed away Sunday, April 19th. She was of last of 13 children born to the late Onofrio and Angelina (Mantione) Gattuso. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Frank Marchione, and son-in-law Jeffery Maag. A 1942 graduate of McKinley High School, Josephine was a devoted Roman Catholic and...
Bea Shaheen McPherson
Apr 17, 2026
Bea Shaheen McPherson (1921-2026) Bea Shaheen McPherson (affectionately known to many as “Aunt Bea”), of Hartville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of April 17, 2026. She was 104 years old.
Born in Canton, Ohio, on December 14, 1921, Bea was the daughter of Selma D. Shaheen, who emigrated from Arneh, Syria, in 1915, and Moses D. Shaheen,...
David G. Capobianco
Apr 13, 2026
David G. Capobianco, age 77 of Massillon, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. Born on November 21, 1948 in Canton to the late David and Dorothy (Petroff) Capobianco, he was also preceded in death by his son David Michael Capobianco.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Bowling Green State University. During his lifetime David was affiliated with...
Michael J. Huth
Apr 12, 2026
Michael Joseph Huth, 66, devoted husband, dad, Pops, brother and friend, died Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born in Canton on June 3, 1959 to the late Eugene and Mary Lou (Toifel) Huth, Mike graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School (1977) and the University of Notre Dame (1981 - Go Irish). He returned to Canton to work...
Lawrence "David" A. Burt
Apr 11, 2026
Lawrence “David” A. Burt, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born in Canton on August 29, 1952 to the late Algie and HenriLou (Jackson) Burt. David was a Canton McKinley High School graduate. He is survived by his daughters Davidia Burt and Davina Burt; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and siblings Michael Burt, Peter...
Rose Ann Smith
Apr 11, 2026
Rose Ann (Orlando) Smith, age 72 of Sistersville, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born in Canton, Ohio on September 11, 1953 to the late Mike and Janice (Sandy) Orlando, Sr. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Michele Orlando, Catherine Wetterauer, and Sherri Gore.
Rose Ann is survived by her...
Takla G. Farah
Apr 3, 2026
Takla G. Farah (Shaheen) 86, of Canton, fell asleep with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1940, in Arneh, Syria to the late George and Mariam Shaheen. Takla was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Canton and the Ladies of St. George. She worked as a professional seamstress retiring from...
Nancy A. Schrader
Apr 2, 2026
Nancy A. Schrader, age 89 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born on July 8, 1936 in Canton to the late Elizabeth and T. Fred Fetzer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Steven from Leukemia.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Schrader; son and daughter-in-law...
Richard Peter Toriello
Mar 31, 2026
Richard Peter Toriello of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late William and Anna (Pizza) Toriello, he was also preceded in death by his son Richard Peter Toriello Jr. and brother Joseph Anthony Toriello. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic...
Valia Marcelli
Mar 31, 2026
Valia (DeFrank) Marcelli, age 95, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, in Massillon, Ohio.
She was born on May 22, 1930, in Pennsylvania, to Carl and Mary DeFrank. Valia was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary DeFrank, and her husband, Joseph Marcelli.
Valia lived a full life centered around her family, her friends, and her faith. Valia loved...
John G. Victor
Mar 31, 2026
John G. Victor, age 94 of North Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born in Inclazel, Romania on January 6, 1932 to the late George and Ravecca Victor. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1970 and married his wife, Martha Kavrtis, in 1978. John was the owner and operator of his upholstery and furniture business, Livingston...
Ivanka Kramanak
Mar 30, 2026
Ivanka Kramanak, of North Canton, passed away at the age of 104. She was born in Paca, Croatia on May 12, 1921 to the late Vikor and Fanika (Indrak) Kovacevic. Ivanka retired after 50 years as a tailor. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and loved to be in her yard gardening. In addition to her love of family and God,...
Helen Mae Gialluca
Mar 30, 2026
Helen Mae Gialluca of Massillon, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born in Wellsville, Ohio to the late Sabatino and Esther (Ciprian) Guidone on June 12, 1925.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Gialluca; son Frank Gialluca; brothers Frank, Sam, Julio, and Paul Gialluca; and...
Michael S. Lagodich
Mar 28, 2026
Michael S. Lagodich, age 70 of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. Born in Canton to the late Frank and Helen (Rejina) Lagodich, he was also preceded in death by his brother Mark Lagodich. He was a 1973 graduate of Lehman High School. Michael was a proud father, avid Cleveland sports fan, and an accomplished golfer inducted into the...
