Obituaries

Jun 27, 2025

Timothy J. "Tim" Lysikowski, age 77 of Canton, passed away Friday evening at Aultman Hospital. Tim was born in Canton on February 28, 1948 to the late Joe and Margaret Lysikowski. He was a graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, and was in the U.S. Army Reserve. Tim was a self-employed businessman, having owned and operated an automotive machine...

Jun 22, 2025

Zella Mae (Brown) Morelli, age 88, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Park Village Assisted Living Facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Zella was born on November 10, 1936, in Beallsville, Ohio, to the late Elsie Mae (Book) Brown and the late Emory E. Brown.

Zella was born in the first-floor bedroom...

Jun 22, 2025

William (Bill) D. Shaub January 7, 1952 – June 22, 2025 William (Bill) D. Shaub passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 7, 1952, Bill spent most of his life in Canton, Ohio.

A graduate of North Canton Hoover High School, Bill went on to earn a degree in...

Jun 17, 2025

Robert Garald (Gary) Beadle, Sr. of Canton passed away on June 17th. The second of seven children born in Canton to Dwight (Whitey) Beadle and Magdalene (Toot) Lab on January 4, 1933. Gary graduated from St. John Catholic Grade School and attended Canton Central Catholic High School. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Gary worked...

Jun 16, 2025

Irene (Theodosiou) Gianakis, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. She was born in Oinoussai Chios Greece on November 14, 1934, daughter of Stavros and Aggeliki Theodosiou, sister of Avgerinos (Popi), Yianni, Manoli (Sofia) all of blessed memory. Also preceded in death by husband George Gianakis, brothers and sisters-in-law Panagiotis, Eftichia Lemos, Kosti, Anne Gianakis, Stefanos, Anastasia...

Jun 15, 2025

Gary L. DiPaulo, age 80 of Canton, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025. Born to the late Ernest and Anne (DiMario) DiPaulo, Sr., he was also preceded in death by his brothers Dennis and Rodney DiPaulo. Gary was a 1962 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He was an avid pool, poker player and bowler.

Gary is...

Jun 11, 2025

Marlene Mancini Frost, 89, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, surrounded by family at the Inn at Whitewood Village in North Canton. She was born in Canton, Ohio on June 17, 1935, to Clara (Sarno) Mancini and Samuel Mancini. She graduated from Timken High School in 1953. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from...

Jun 11, 2025

Helen C. Boyd, age 96 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born in Canton on May 12, 1929 to the late Andrew and Josephine (Skoda) Busnick. A 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School, she later retired from Sear's after 40 years of employment. Helen was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish at...

Jun 8, 2025

Lynette M. Ranalli, age 76 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born in Canton on May 27, 1949 to the late John J. and Ethel (Psaris) Ranalli, Jr. Lynette was a proud Canton native, and a graduate of Canton McKinley High School, while a passionate Bulldog fan. She retired from the City of Canton...

Jun 7, 2025

Christie Ann Roland, age 57 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from complications associated with Type 1 Diabetes for which she was diagnosed at 16 months old. She was born in Canton on August 17, 1967. A graduate of Perry High School, she later received an associate's degree from the University of Akron. Christie worked as...

Jun 7, 2025

Beverly M. (Bornstine) McClung, age 76 of Canton, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Harry and Edith P. (Lewis) Bornstine, she was preceded in death by her son Dale Miraglia, brothers Edward, Norman, Albert, sister Rita, Pat, Juanita, Ruth, Marlene, and Nellie. Beverly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother...

Jun 6, 2025

Michael Louis Farelli, age 58 of Massillon, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Born in Canton, he was a 1984 graduate of Jackson High School. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed bowling in the "Tozzi's" league. He was employed with US Foods as a pricing analyst.

Michael was preceded in death by his father Donald Farelli....

Jun 6, 2025

Norma (Jean) Spotleson

Age 97

Norma (Jean) Spotleson, age 97, of N. Canton, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Jean was born on August 16, 1927, to Wesley and Ruby (Housley) Smith. She was a lifelong resident of Canton and devoted member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, formerly St. Anthony's/All Saints Catholic Church.

Jun 5, 2025

Anne Silagy (DiRocco) of Louisville Ohio, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92, on June 5, 2025. Anne's legacy of love will be carried on by her five children, John Silagy, Susan Monteleone, Andrea and Craig Arnold, Sharon Funk, Melissa and Andy Rudd along with her eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Adrienne, Anthony (Kristen), Ashley...

Jun 4, 2025

Pamela "Pam" J. Dobbins, age 76 of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was born in Canton on August 19, 1948 to the late Rocco and Antoinette (Prato) Caiazza. Pam was a graduate of Glenwood High School, and a fan of the Cleveland Browns and the Ohio State University.

Along with her parents,...

Jun 3, 2025

Vincent L. Miller, age 55, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Glen Dale, West Virginia, Vince was a 1988 graduate of Frontier High School in New Matamoras, Ohio. He was previously employed by Synchrony Financial for nineteen years, and had worked for the past...

Jun 2, 2025

Mary Grace Lemmo DeGirolomo.

It is with sadness, love and great gratitude to our mother, Mary Grace Lemmo DeGirolomo that we announce her passing on June 2, 2025. Mary was born January 1, 1926 to Vincent and Vincenza Lemmo who instilled in her a great appreciation of her Italian heritage and strong sense of "Familia." A graduate...

Jun 1, 2025

John J. Lerario, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in Canton on January 30, 1948 to the late Joseph and Angeline (Scozzarella) Lerario, Sr. John attended St. Benedict's Grade School, and graduated from Timken High School.

John learned to play the tenor saxophone as a child...

Jun 1, 2025

Patricia "Patty" A. St. Jean, age 76 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born in Canton on July 18, 1948 to the late Thomas "Tom" and Meta (Godagidis) Hasiotis. Patty was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Norman...

May 29, 2025

Pietro J. Chiarelli, age 68 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born in Canton on October 30, 1956 to the late Samuel and Theresa (D'Angelo) Chiarelli. Pietro was a 1976 Central Catholic High School graduate, and an avid chess player.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother...