Obituaries

Apr 4, 2016

Xenophon J. Griveas

Xenophon Griveas, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2016. Xen was born August 27, 1943, in Etylon Laconia Greece to James and Stamatoula (Bogeas) Griveas. He was preceded in death by his father, father-in-law, Panagiotis Lemos, and brother-in-law, Steve Kavourias. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years,...

Apr 3, 2016

Fred R. Scarpuzzi, age 76 of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning, April 3, 2016. He was born in Canton to the late Ralph F. Scarpuzzi and Veronica A. (Prazer) McCracken. He was an avid fisherman and loved to restore antiques. Fred is survived by his children Laura (Karl) Huber, Anthony (Patricia) Scarpuzzi, Lydia Scarpuzzi, Leo Scarpuzzi, Albert (Nicole)...

Apr 3, 2016

David A. Wilson, age 73 of Canton, passed away Sunday evening at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Canton. A retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, David was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. David is survived by his wife of...

Apr 1, 2016

Dimitrios E. Armatas, age 94, of Canton, passed away Friday morning, April 1, 2016. Born in Fterno, Lefkada, Greece to the late Efstathios and Maria (Sklerou) Armatas, he was preceded in death by his sister Mavretta and brothers Nikos, Alex, Vasilios and Gerasimos Armatas. Dimitrios emigrated to Canton in 1960. He was employed by Spilios Candy Company and the...

Mar 28, 2016

Mark E. Ghezzi, age 60 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Monday. A life resident of Canton he was a 1973 graduate of Oakwood High School and played on the varsity golf team. Mark started working for his father in terrazzo flooring and concrete and continued working for 40 years. He was very meticulous in his work and took great...

Mar 27, 2016

Sophie (Kafides) Marion, age 80 of Louisville, passed away Sunday evening . Born in Canton to the late Gust and Grace (Longwell) Kafides, she was preceded in death by her sister Mary Embrose, and brothers John, Harry and Sam Kafides. She is survived by her husband Kenneth R. Marion, Sr. with whom she would have celebrated 60 years of...

Mar 26, 2016

Theodore G. Nastoff, age 81 of Canton, passed away early Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late George Nastoff Sr. and Spasia (Misheff) Nastoff, he was a 1953 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. Ted was an Army veteran. He was the former co-owner of Midway Cafe and then retired from the Stark County Treasurer's Office in 2000...

Mar 25, 2016

Larry L. Mayle, March 25, 2016, age 65, beloved husband of Brenda, deceased father of Jack (Beth) Mayle, Joe (Shannon) Mayle and Jason (Kayla) Mayle. Survived by 7 loving grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons, loving son of the late Emma and Roscoe "Jack" Mayle. Dear brother Hubert (Ellen) Mayle, Vietta Mayle, Diana (the late Carl) Newman, Bonnie (Larry) Newman, Donnie...

Mar 24, 2016

Anna (Masie) M. Nichols, age 87, passed away early Thursday morning at Altercare Nobles Pond after an extended illness. Born on March 5, 1929 to the late Thomas and Mary (Scavelli) Moreno. She was a life resident of Canton area, a 1948 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Anna was a...

Mar 21, 2016

Joanna E. (Romero) Chiavaroli, age 82 of Canton, passed away Monday morning. Born in Canton to the late John and Evelyn (Miller) Romero, she was preceded in death by her son David Brent Chiavaroli, brothers Leo, Clarence, Thomas and Hubert Bacher, sisters Marci Bryan and Anita Miller. She was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, member of St....

Mar 14, 2016

Stella C. (Shiepis) Symeonides, age 83 of Canton, passed away Monday evening. Born in Paphos, Cyprus to the late George and Eleni (Neophitou) Shiepis, she has lived most of her life in Canton. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. She was a very loving mother and family was her main priority. A very good woman,...

Mar 12, 2016

Bruce A. Passwaters, age 50 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 12, 2016. Born in Canton, he was a 1984 graduate of Perry High School. He was preceded in death by his mother Ellen L. (Shriver) Passwaters and brothers Keith A. Passwaters and Johnathan M. Wilbur. He is survived by his father and step-mother Bruce A. and Irma...

Mar 12, 2016

Robert P. Clemens, Sr., age 87 of Canton, passed away Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late Michael and Anna Marie (McKelvey) Clemens, he was preceded in death by his wife Gloria (DeStefano) Clemens, and brothers Thomas and Edwin. He was a 1946 graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a Navy veteran. A member of St. Anthony/All...

Mar 10, 2016

Angelo "Joey" Markino passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was born at home in Malvern, Ohio on May 19, 1926 to the late James Sr. and Mary (Caserta) Markino. Joey was preceded in death by his sister Rose Wibberley. He graduated from Malvern High School and Kent State University. Joey retired from Wilkof Morris Steel Corporation. He...

Mar 8, 2016

Jason (Humberto) Ephraim Rivera went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 8 th , 2016. He was born January 19 th , 1951 in Cuamo, Puerto Rico and grew up in Southern California. He made a living performing as a gifted professional musician and was a recording artist back in the 1970s. His album "Jode" on...

Mar 8, 2016

Marie J. (DiGiacomo) Garcia, age 76 of Canton, passed away Tuesday morning. Born in Canton to the late Frank and Mary (Greku) DiGiacomo, she was preceded in death by her son Steven in 1982. A graduate of Timken Vocational High School, Marie was a member of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, St. John's Guild, Spanish-American Women's Club...

Mar 8, 2016

Nancy J. (Sarno) Myers, age 84 of Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning after a 10 year battle against Pancreatic cancer. Born in Canton to the late Edward and Jacqueline Sarno, she was also preceded in death by her husband Ed "Fuzzy" Myers, sister Virginia Barra and brother Bob Sarno. Nancy was retired from the Canton City School System....

Mar 3, 2016

Mary Hadjian Anastas

Age 80 of Canton passed away March 3, 2016 with God by her side, surrounded by family and holding the hands of her sons. Mary was born on February 27, 1936 to Haralambos and Haricklia Hadjian. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sam Anastas, brother John Hadjian, Godmother Peggy Hadjian, brother...

Mar 3, 2016

Richard W. Paige, age 83 of Canton, passed away Thursday morning at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton to the late Merle and Ella (Bendure) Paige, he was preceded in death by sons Richard W. Paige Jr, Danny L. Paige, and sister Frances "Boots" Teis. He was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. An Army...

Mar 2, 2016

John "Jack" David Faur, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 2, 2016. He passed away peacefully at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was preceded in passing by his father, Nicholas Faur and his mother Augusta Faur (Christe) from Romania. John moved to East Canton where he...