Obituaries

Aug 28, 2015

Helen (Geniatakis) Curlutu, age 84 of Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Canton to the late Nicholas and Irene (Contzidakis) Geniatakis she was preceded in death by her husband Rudy, siblings Mary Paterakis, Jim Genis, Gust Games, George, Tony and John Genis and Paul Geniatakis. Helen was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. Survived by...

Aug 24, 2015

Virginia (DiMarzio) (Colamonico) Nehlen, age 87, passed away early Monday morning. Born in Canton to the late Alexander and Maria (DiNino) DiMarzio, she was preceded in death by her first husband Joseph Colamonico, son Richard Colamonico, brothers Angelo, August, Art DiMarzio and sister Anne Schoen. She was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish and the Ben V....

Aug 23, 2015

Rebecca L. Stout, 61 of Robertsville, passed away Sunday August 23, 2015 in her sister's home surrounded by loving family. Rebecca was born June 22, 1954 to the late Bernard and Joyce (Knepper) Stout. She is survived by her sons Keith Stout and Damon Stout, sisters Brenda Vega and Deborah Hudy, 4 grand-children, and several nieces and nephews. Rebecca...

Aug 21, 2015

Mary L. Rossetti age 74 of Canton passed away Friday afternoon. Preceded in death by her husband Richard and daughter Sharon. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in- law Rich (Rachelle) and Vince and one daughter and son-in-law Tamatha (Jack) McFall. Nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and three sisters. Calling hours will be Friday from 11am to 12...

Aug 17, 2015

Ronald S. Colaprete, age 58 of Canton, passed away Monday afternoon after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late Robert Colaprete and Leona (Colaprete) Choma, he was a 1975 graduate of Oakwood High School. He is survived by his brother Steve (Missy) Colaprete, nephews Zachary, Christian and Dixie (Joe) Kerestes family. Private services were held.

Aug 14, 2015

Mario J. Mattachione 1933 – 2015, age 82 of North Canton passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2015, due to a work related accident. He was born in Canton, as son of the late Joseph and Antoinette (DeCosmo) Mattachione. He attended The Ohio State University, Akron University and Western Michigan University, earning degrees in Electrical Engineering, and Educational Administration....

Aug 14, 2015

Elizabeth D. Michalek, age 86, of Canton, passed away Friday afternoon. Born in Delmont, Pennsylvania to the late Antonio and Dora (Merlino) Cavicchio, she has been a Canton resident for most of her life. A retired school secretary from the Plain Local School District, she was formerly employed by the Timken Company. In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 14, 2015

Mary (Papageorge) VanMeter, age 99 of North Canton, passed away early Sunday, August 9, 2015. Born in New York City, NY to the late George K. and Fannie (Canelos) Papageorge she was preceded in death by her husbands Amos Konstand, George Matin and Albert J. VanMeter and brother Gus Papageorge. She retired in 1992 from Lord and Taylor Department...

Aug 13, 2015

Augustine J. (Augie) Villella, age 76 of Canton went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2015. Augie was born on August 1, 1939 in Canton to the late Frank and Maria (Reda) Villella. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and a member of Eagles. He was a retired employee of Stark County Commissioners...

Aug 11, 2015

Domenico "The Tailor" Maricocchi, age 83 of Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning to be reunited with his wife once again . Born in Pescara Del Tronto, Providence of Ascolipicno, Italy to the late Antonio and Domenica (Piciacchia) Maricocchi, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years Frances (Pusateri) and brothers Francesco and Sergio Maricocchi....

Aug 9, 2015

Isabelle M. Bannevich, age 92 formerly of Canton an currently residing in Louisville, passed away Sunday after a brief illness. She was born in Corning, Ohio to the late Richard and Nora Stallings. Isabelle retired from Sugardale Foods after 30 years of service, and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 1, 2015

Frankie E. Ferrara-87

" Heaven, I'm in Heaven,

And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak;

And I seem to find the happiness I seek

When we're out together dancing, cheek to cheek."

Died peacefully in her sleep Saturday August 1 in Shepardsville, KY after attending the...

Aug 1, 2015

Armand "Gabe" Gabriele, age 79 of Canton, passed away peacefully Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late Joseph and Florence (Norcia) Gabriele, he was preceded in death by his sister Katie Potter. He was the owner of Gabe's Meat and Deli, which he started in March of 1986. Gabe was an avid golfer and McKinley football fan. He...

Jul 30, 2015

John 'Dutch' Kotanides

My dad passed away Thursday evening, July 30th. He lived a great, wonderful life full of love and laughter. He was 87 years old and was born in 1928 in Uhrichsville, Ohio spending most of his years as a resident of Canton. For most of his life we celebrated his birthday on February 23rd...

Jul 30, 2015

Gerald Hart 1929-2015

age 85, of North Canton, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. Born in Akron to Roy and Mable Hart, he grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and graduated from Kent State University. He worked in management for Republic Steel and later retired from Kent State University's...

Jul 25, 2015

Barbara Delis, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2015 in her home in Canton, Ohio. She was the widow of George A. Delis, who owned and operated theaters in Ohio and West Virginia, including the operation of the Palace Theater in downtown Canton for many years until his death. She was the daughter of the late Peter...

Jul 24, 2015

George J. Elias, age 94 of North Canton, passed away Friday afternoon at the Legends Care Center of Massillon. He was born in Dubois, Pennsylvania to the late James and Helen Elias. George was a Veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a salesman for Sears Roebuck and Company for 33 years, and retired in...

Jul 24, 2015

Katherine (Manos) Zantopulos passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. Born June 14, 1937, she was a 1955 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. After graduation she worked at Union Metal and in later years, at Halle's and London Candies. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Harry; by her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and...

Jul 18, 2015

David Shaheen of Canton, Ohio died on July 18, 2015. He was born in Canton on April 23, 1925 to the late Moses D. and Selma D. Shaheen. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and served in Guadalcanal. Later he became a sales representative for Miss Elaine in the Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky areas. A...

Jul 15, 2015

Cordella "Corky" R. Hutcheson

Corky was born in Byesville, Ohio on January 31, 1923. She was the second child of Otto and Edna Neel, having an older brother Eugene and a younger sister Shirley. After high school, Corky worked for the Bell Telephone Company as a switchboard operator. In 1944 she met the love of her life,...