Obituaries

Nov 26, 2015

Elvira "Tiny" Mata (Corsi) passed away on Thanksgiving morning after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 87 years old. Tiny was born on June 1 st , 1928 in Canton, Ohio to her parents Albert and Lena Corsi (DeAngelis) who preceded her in death. Tiny was a hardworking woman and put everyone else first. Her favorite things...

Nov 24, 2015

Cynthia L. (Swonger) Snyder, age 67 of Canton, has been reunited with her Husband, the late, David P. Snyder. Born in Canton to Ralph E. and the late Virginia L. (Goss) Swonger Sr., she was preceded in death by, Sisters Nancy Lee Swonger, Gayle Ann Swonger and Brother Roger Swonger. Cynthia was a strong Daughter, Mother, and Grandmother with...

Nov 24, 2015

John J. Garrini Jr., age 82 of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening. Born in Canton to the late John J. and Miracola (Palomba) Garrini Sr., he was preceded in death by his brother Dominic and sister Norma Stefan. John was a 1951 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, attended The Ohio State University and was an Army veteran of...

Nov 21, 2015

Theresa Babbo, age 90 of East Canton, passed away on Saturday, November 21 st in the arms of her caregiver and niece Anita Rossi. Retired employee of A. Roberto Cheese Company with over 50 years of service as a bookkeeper. A member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents Carmine and Philomena Babbo, sister and...

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...