Obituaries

Nov 17, 2015

FERMINA COSTELLO MOORE

Many people say there is nothing like a mother's love, and they are right; so with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, Fermina Moore, on Tuesday afternoon, November 17, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Our mother was born in Faeto Foggia Italy, to Antonia and...

Nov 15, 2015

JEFFREY JOSEPH PETE 1956 – 2015

Jeff passed away unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident in Tucson, Az.

Born in Akron, OH, August 16 th , 1956 and was the son of Al Pete (deceased) and Bobbi Pete. He was a 1974 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Jeff attended Kent State University....

Nov 14, 2015

Louis J. Chirillo, age 72 of Canton, passed away Saturday. Born in Canton to the late Louis and Antoinette (Dima) Chirillo, he was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish. He was a graduate of Timkin Voacational High School, a member of the Ohio Gun Collectors Association, the NRA, and the McKinley Rifle Club. He was involved in...

Nov 14, 2015

Mrs. Emily Nicholas Herraiz died at her home in Canton, Ohio on November 14 at the age of 87. Survived by husband Fidel Herraiz, sons Steven of San Francisco; and David and his wife Jessica Herraiz of Copley, Ohio; daughters Michele Herraiz of Canton; Laurie Herraiz of San Francisco; and her beloved grandchildren Houston Conners, Carmen and Roman Warder,...

Nov 8, 2015

Ralph J. DiGiulio, age 80, passed away November 8, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center under hospice care. He was born on March 24, 1935 in Windber, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph and Anita DiGiulio. Survived by his loving wife, Linda, of 25 years; his daughter Jeanne (Phillip) Hamad II; grandsons Jonathan (Elizabeth) McGill and Phillip Michael Hamad III; granddaughter...

Nov 5, 2015

Lynda L. (Dalpra) Orwick, age 69 of Canton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday evening. She was preceded in death by her father Quido Dalpra. Lynda is survived by her mother Veda (Kuhn) Dalpra, husband Jeffrey Allen Orwick, daughters Kimberly Priest, Marina (Buck) Miller, Suzanne (Royal) Nero, grandchildren Morgan Sterling, Amber Bentivegna, Jeramy...

Nov 1, 2015

Gary E. Gaff, age 75 of Canton, passed away Sunday. Born in Canton to the late John and Oma (Lint) Gaff he was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Gary loved golf, wood carving and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Breedlove) Gaff, children Beth Anne and Mel Beal, Bret Gaff, two...

Oct 28, 2015

Sandra M. (Duplain) Bernard, age 73 of Columbus, OH, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Canton, to the late Edgar and Harriet (Doty) Duplain. Sandra was a 1960 graduate of Canton McKinley High School, participating as a cheerleader and majorette. She worked as a supervisor...

Oct 26, 2015

Mark R. "Scubby" Young Sr. passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 in his Jackson Township residence at the age of 55. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Mary, his three children, Mark Jr., Jessica, and Kyle, and his brother, Mike Young of Stark County, Ohio. Mark is preceded in death by his parents Louise and Rae Young and...

Oct 26, 2015

Bruce Abraham, Jr., CPA, age 88, passed away on October 26 th , after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents Bruce Sr. and Nimnom (Esber), infant daughter Maria, sister Faye Shaheen. He is survived by his wife Voula "Stevie" (Foradas), sons and daughters-in-law James and Julia, Steven and Emily, grandchildren Michael,...

Oct 25, 2015

Rose DiCato (Martino) 89, joined her husband in heaven early on Sunday, October 25 th . She was preceded in death by her father, Nick Martino; mother, Antoinette Martino (Meola) of Greci, Italy; her brothers: Fred, John, and Richard Martino; and her loving husband of 65 years Henry (Hank) DiCato. Survived by five children, Edward DiCato (Darlene), David DiCato...

Oct 22, 2015

Margaret A. (Figliola) Mascari, age 90 of Middlebranch, passed away Thursday morning at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canton to the late Domnick and Raphael (Cavalier) Figliola, she was a member of Little Flower Catholic Parish. She was also preceded in death by her brother Tony Figliola and sister Jenny Gallina. Margaret is survived by her...

Oct 21, 2015

Faye (Sprague) Diamond, age 74 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015. She was born in Canton to the late James and Violet (Mangeris) Diamond. Faye worked in sales and as a secretary throughout her life. She was a member of First Christian Church, active in the church's Bible study, and a volunteer for their Thanksgiving dinner to...

Oct 19, 2015

Anthony J. "Footer" Lanza, age 84 of Canton, passed away Monday morning. Born in Canton to the late James and Angelina (Coco) Lanza, he was a 1949 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Tony was retired from the Canton City Police Department with 25 years of service, first as a...

Oct 18, 2015

Viola Spera born April 30,1921 age 94 passed away Sunday, Oct. 18 at St Joseph Care Center. Our family lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She made the best meatballs, pizza and pizzels and leaves her family with wonderful memories. She enjoyed bowling and dancing at Meyers Lake Ballroom to the Don Clivi Orchestra. Vi was preceded...

Oct 17, 2015

Madelene M. Cappello age 86 of North Canton passed away Saturday afternoon at St. Joseph Care Center. Madelene was born in Canton on November 2, 1928 to the late Achille and Angelina Cazzolli. Madelene was a member of Christ the Servant Catholic Parish, a member of Ben V. Marconi Sons of Italy Lodge 1628, the Ladies Guild of Christ...

Oct 15, 2015

Carl A. Torcasio, age 83 of North Canton, passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Canton to the late Louis and Teresa (Torchia) Torcasio, Carl was a 1950 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Carl proudly worked for 43 years with IBEW Local 540 for...

Oct 13, 2015

Richard "Dick" Racey, age 86 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday morning after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late George and Catherine (Jennings) Racey, he was a graduate of McKinley High School. Dick was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Senior Citizens of Holy Trinity and the Canton Elks. He retired from Goodyear Tire...

Oct 11, 2015

Cassandra Marie Chine-DeFrank, age 20 of Massillon, passed away peacefully Sunday morning. Born in Canton, she was a graduate of GlenOak High School. She was in the National Honor Society and on the speech and debate team. Cassandra had completed her freshman year at Kent State University Stark Campus. Family and education were the most important things to her....

Oct 8, 2015

Robert J. Welling, passed away October 8, 2015. "Gramps" was 90 years young. He was born in East Detroit, Michigan on March 15, 1925 to the late Joseph and Clara Welling. Bob was an entrepreneur and owner of a sod farm and mobile home company. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church of North Canton. He was...