Obituaries

Dec 7, 2014

Michael J. Ford, age 85 of North Canton, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Green Meadows Nursing Home. Born July 18, 1929 in North Canton to the late Nadine and George Ford. Preceded in death by his loving sister Mary Sparks. He retired with 42 years of service at the Hoover Company. He was a member of Community...

Nov 29, 2014

Mary P. (Angiulo) Popo, age 86 of Canton, passed away Saturday from complications following surgery. Born in Canton to the late Giuseppe and Concetta (Longobardi) Angiulo, she was preceded in death by her husband Leo L. Popo in 2009. A 1946 graduate of McKinley High School, Mary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ladies Guild of Our...

Nov 27, 2014

NICHOLAS J. ANTHONY, age 93 of North Canton, passed away Thursday morning. Born in Canton to the late John F. and Mary (Colismo) Anthony, he was preceded in death by his wife Gerry (Leary) Anthony, sisters Carmela Lupe, Mary Anthony, brothers John and Mike Anthony. A graduate of McKinley High School, Nick was the co-owner of John F. Anthony...

Nov 27, 2014

Anita Scavelli passed away unexpectedly on the 27th of November, 2014, at the age of 64, at her home in Louisville, Ohio. Anita was born on the 20th of August, 1950, in Canton, Ohio to parents James and Norma White. She graduated from Canton South High School in 1968 and from Walsh College in 1974 with a degree in...

Nov 26, 2014

Robert John Rufo III (Bobby), age 29, born November 13, 1985, of Canton, OH & Charleston, SC. Bobby is survived by his mother Cathy Gallucci-Rufo, father Robert J. Rufo Jr, brother Matthew Rufo, sister Sara Rufo, loving and devoted grandparents Robert and Rosemary Gallucci and Clara J. Rufo, and numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Preceded in...

Nov 23, 2014

ANN V. SERBAN, age 81 of Willoughby, passed away Sunday at her home. Ann was born on November 25, 1932, in Canton to the late Niculae and Anna (Serban) Nicoiu. She resided in Willoughby since 1961, and was a member of St. Stephen's Byzantine Catholic Church in Euclid. She was a 1950 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She...

Nov 23, 2014

THERESA A. (VOLPE) BITZEL, age 86 of Waynesburg, passed away Sunday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Joseph and Laura (Brunoni) Volpe, she was preceded in death by her daughter Katherine Speros, sisters Fran Fowler, Mary Moody and brother Anthony J. Volpe Sr. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1948 and a member of...

Nov 22, 2014

Lucy Anthony passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Assunta and Joseph Bressi on August 22, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 1983 and her beloved grandson Joseph Anthony II in 1993. Also preceding her in death are sisters, Mary Ruda, Catherine Minock, Eula...

Nov 20, 2014

John J. Vega, age 64 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. John was born in Canton, Ohio on March 28, 1950 to the late Manuel and Esther Vega. He will always be remembered for his wisdom, generosity, and steadfast love for his family and friends. John served as a mentor for those around him, readily giving...

Nov 16, 2014

ROSE (FANTIN) FONTE, age 102 of Magnolia, passed away Sunday afternoon. Born in Italy to the late Louis and Louise (Tinor) Fantin, she has lived in the Canton and Magnolia areas since 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband Pasquale Fonte, daughter Patricia Davis Moncrief, sisters Victoria, Ann and brothers Felix, Fidelmo, Jack and Pete Fantin. Rose...

Nov 6, 2014

FRANCIS "FRANK" S. MILLER, age 94 of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Barton, Maryland to the late Sinclair and Maryann Miller, he was preceded in death by his siblings Charles B. Miller, Martha E. Senglightner, Joseph S. Miller, Beatrice C. Marcelli and daughter-in-law Rene (Christ) Miller. Frank was a Navy veteran of WW II. He retired...

Nov 5, 2014

Betty Jane Marucci Age 86 passed peacefully, with her loving husband Bernard at her side, following complications due to a stroke. She faced what life had dealt her the last six years, with bravery and humor. Born September 26, 1928 in Canton, Ohio, she was a graduate of McKinley School where her talents as a majorette shined. She was...

Nov 4, 2014

Gust D. Chuchanis, 87, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning,, November 4th, 2014 surrounded with the love of his many children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Known by many as "Deidie", he and his brothers and sisters spent a lifetime bringing families of the Canton community together through food and delicacies. Deidie had many fond memories of working with his...

Nov 1, 2014

ANITA A. (BULSO) LEPORE, age 86 of Canton, passed away Saturday evening. Born in Canton to the late Giuseppe and Mary (Simile) Bulso, she was preceded in death by her husband Dominic Lepore, brother Richard Bulso, sister Judy Shaffer, and brother-in-law Daniel Rossetti, Jr. Anita was a 1946 graduate of Timken Vocational High School who graduated with a 4.0...

Oct 28, 2014

CYNTHIA M. (JOHNSON) THOMPSON, age 54 of Louisville, passed away suddenly Tuesday. Born in Ridgeway, PA to the late Richard and Enid Johnson. Cindy was a 1977 graduate of Lakeview High School in Sandy Lake, PA and was the class Valedictorian. She attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She worked as the office manager for the Eastern Ohio Association –...

Oct 27, 2014

ANGELO S. CARBONE, age 56 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Monday. He was an Army veteran honorably discharged in 1976. Preceded in death by his father Salvatore Carbone, sister Antoinette Gartner and brother Anthony Carbone. Angelo is survived by his mother Mrs. Rosina (Roberto) Carbone, daughters Michella Carbone, Marisa (Nicholas) Hough, Antonia Carbone, Anna Carbone, grandchildren Issac, Marlee and...

Oct 26, 2014

ANDREAS "ANDY" H. COSTI, age 89 of Canton, passed away Sunday afternoon. Born in Tseri, Nicosia, Cyprus to the late Kostantinos and Maria (Christu) Kosti he was preceded in death by son-in-law Grigorios Skoumbris, granddaughter Tara Marie Costi, great-grandson Angelo Charles Rocco and sisters Christodoula Kakouros and Eleni Vrahime Kosti. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox...

Oct 25, 2014

ELMER L. DeGIRALOMO, age 88 of North Canton, passed away Saturday evening after an extended illness. Born in Middlebranch, Ohio to the late Leonard and Josephine (Motto) DeGiralomo he was preceded in death by sisters Giovanna DeGiralomo, Jennie Veitinger, Margaret Benik, Mary Chirumbolo, brothers Louie, Prosby, Tony and Lynn DeGiralomo, and brother-in-law Frank Morelli. He was a 1943 graduate...

Oct 22, 2014

Antoinette (Prato) Caiazza

Born in Canton March 2, 1924

Toni graduated from McKinley High School in 1941 and from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. As a registered nurse she worked for Dr. Posner and Dr.Fladen. She was a faithful member of Little Flower Church, served as president of Altar and Rosary Society. She...

Oct 22, 2014

Angeline "Angie" Creekus (Nachies), 90, of Canton, passed away October 22, 2014.

She was born in Canton on June 4, 1924. She graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1942, after receiving her beautician's license in 1941. She worked for twenty years alongside her sister at their father's business, The Ideal Beauty Shop, which was located in...