Obituaries

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,...

Jul 15, 2015

G eorge N. "Hogan" Shaheen, age 84, of Canton, passed away July 15 th from complications of Alzheimer's. George was born in Canton, Ohio on February 5, 1931 to the late Nicholas and Afifi Shaheen. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Carl and Fred; brother-in-law Deeb Turk and beloved grandson Matthew Helms. George was an 84...

Jul 13, 2015

Anthony "Tony" Pellegrene, age 69 of Massillon, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Monday afternoon after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canton to the late Joseph and Antonette (Martinis) Pellegrene, he was member of Christ the Servant/Our Lady of Peace Parish. Tony earned his Masters in Special Education and taught at various schools for over...

Jul 9, 2015

Christ Siminges, age 83 of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Canton to the late Stergios and Varvara (Haralambos) Siminges, he was preceded in death by his sister Katherine Siminges. Christ was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and an Army veteran. He was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church and the V.F.W. He...

Jul 9, 2015

Minnie P. Manes, age 105 of Canton, passed away Thursday evening. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Vincent and Victoria (DiMinno) she was preceded in death by her sister Carmella. Minnie was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish since 1946 when her family moved to the Canton area. She retired in 1977 from Parisian's where she...

Jul 9, 2015

John A. Daianu, age 84 of Canton, passed away on July 9, 2015. He was the son of the late Augustus and Jennie Daianu. John was a 1948 graduate of Louisville High School and an United States Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Canton City Police Officer and U.S. Marshall. He was a...

Jul 4, 2015

Michael D. McMaster, age 74 of Austin, TX, formerly of Canton, passed away July 4, 2015 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born in Wadsworth, Ohio to the late Edgar and Margaret (Byrd) McMaster. He worked at Danner Press for 26 ½ years until 1985, moving to Austin where he worked for Hart Graphics until retiring....

Jul 3, 2015

Robert "Bob" DiFolco, age 78 of Massillon passed away Friday evening, July 3, 2015 at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care. Born in Canton to the late Anthony and Mary (Petrella) DiFolco, he was preceded in death by his siblings Pat, Louis, Anthony DiFolco, Virginia Bertram, and Florence Sanders. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Knights of...

Jul 2, 2015

Michael A. Hedrick, age 69, born in Canton, March 18, 1946 to the late John and Victoria Hedrick. Passed away July 2, 2015 of cardiac arrest. Preceded in death b y his parents and brother Gene Hedrick. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Carol, daughter Kristin, son and daughter-in-law Michael and Laura Hedrick, granddaughter Taylor Hedrick, brother...

Jul 2, 2015

Eugene Lanzo, age 88 of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Canton to the late Frank and Louisa (Spera) Lanzo he was preceded in death by his daughter Cindy Daverio and sisters Inez Santarelli and Mary Strata. He was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish, Holy Name Society and the St. Anthony Golf League. Eugene...

Jul 1, 2015

LESTER M. MACRIS, age 80, of Canton, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on February 20, 1935 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Michael and Irene Macris who emigrated here from Crete, Greece. He was a 1954 graduate of Timken High School and...

Jun 28, 2015

James E. Blackburn, age 90, of Canton passed away on June 28, 2015. He was born on September 2, 1924 in East Rochester, OH to the late Edwin A. and Bessie (Reedy) Blackburn. He is preceded in death by his first wife Pearl N. (Stout) Blackburn and his second wife Ethel M. (Irwin) Blackburn, his brothers, Molten Lambert, Joseph,...

Jun 27, 2015

Linda L. (Smith) Meola, age 66 of Louisville, passed away early Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late Ralph G. and Annalee (Stunz) Smith she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel E. Meola. She was a graduate of Louisville High School. She retired from EMP in 2013 after 17 years of service. She is survived by...