Obituaries

Oct 18, 2013

Joan M. Picone of Canton, born November 6, 1959 went home to her place in heaven on October 18, 2013 after a difficult struggle with cancer. At the time of her passing, she was being cared for at The Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Preceded in death by her mother Saveria Picone (Colonna), father Samuel Picone, and brother Robert Picone,...

Oct 18, 2013

PATRICIA L. (STEBLER) POULOS, age 80 of Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Canton to the late Edward and Dolores (Gonder) Stebler she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 year Bill Poulos Jr, brother Charles Stebler and sisters Eileen Rinkes and Beverly Moore. A 1951 graduate of Lincoln High School, Patricia worked for 49...

Oct 15, 2013

Eugene Ralph Mancini, 86, of Akron, passed away peacefully on October 15. He was born in Canton, Ohio on February 25, 1927 to Samuel and Clara (Sarno) Mancini. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army. Through his unyielding passion for music and as an accomplished pianist, he earned his bachelor and master's...

Oct 14, 2013

Together Again!

Our amazing Mother, Mouna Shaheen left this earth on October 14, 2013 to be joined in Spirit with Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Damascus, Syria, she married George G. Shaheen & came to Canton, Ohio in 1966. Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband George G....

Oct 14, 2013

John Harry Hadjian, December 3, 1927 – October 14, 2013 John Harry Hadjian, of Canton, Ohio, was the first born to Haricklia and Haralambos Hadjian. He took the glorious trip home to be with the Lord, at the age of 85. After a long battle, as a gallant warrior, he left behind his worldly troubles to enter paradise. John...

Oct 13, 2013

CARL W. ESBER, age 70 of Louisville, passed away Sunday evening after a sudden illness. Born in Canton to the late Norman and Katie Esber he was preceded in death by his brother Michael Esber. A graduate of Glenwood High School, Carl retired from the U.S. Navy then worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived...

Oct 9, 2013

Joseph Mahon, fabulous father, avid fisherman, and professional photographer passed away Wednesday, October 9 th, 2013 in a bicycling accident. Born in Canton on September 20, 1953, Joe graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas and attended the University of Akron. Joe was a creator, a giver, and a friend. He had a thriving career as owner of Mahon Commercial Advertising...

Oct 9, 2013

CYNTHIA J. "Cindie" PETSY, age 60 of Canton, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning. A life resident of Canton, she was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She then graduated from Ohio College of Massotherapy. Cindie was a gifted Neuro-Muscular Massage Therapist with a thirteen year practice. Her healing touch transformed bodies and lives. She will be missed not...

Oct 5, 2013

Ana George age 82 of Canton passed away Saturday afternoon at Canton Christian Home after an extended illness. Ana was born in Midland, PA. on June 25, 1931 to the late Dragan and Maria (Puchin) Cvetovich. She was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. She was a retired employee of AEP having worked there for over 20...

Oct 3, 2013

Salvatore Armogida

Age 67 of Canton, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 3 rd 2013 from a very sudden and unexpected illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Salvatore was born on June 19, 1946 in Sant' Andrea, Ionio, Italy. He was a member of St. Michael's parish and the Archangel's Choir. Salvatore was also a member...

Oct 2, 2013

GEORGE H. MANOS, age 91 of Canton, passed away Wednesday morning at the Ohio Veteran's Home in Sandusky, Ohio. Born in Canton to the late Harry and Despina (Moumtsoglou) Manos he was preceded in death by his brothers Milt, Harry and Augustus Manos. He was a graduate of McKinley High School and an Army Air Force veteran of WW...

Sep 28, 2013

JANET F. (TOWNSEND) NEGLEY, age 70 of Canton passed away early Saturday, September 28, 2013. Born in Avery County, North Carolina to the late Roland and Maggie (Arizona) Townsend she was preceded in death by her son Ronald Townsend, brothers Robert and Carl Townsend, and sister Laura Hampton. She retired in 2000 as an in-home nurse's aid. She is...

Sep 27, 2013

PALMINA DOMENICA NONNO, age 68 of Massillon passed away Friday evening after a brief illness. Born in Pietracupa, Italy to the late Angelo and Maria Festa she was preceded in death by her husband Ubaldo Nonno, sister and cousin Spyro Kalaitsides. She was retired from Ansell Industries in 2001. Palmina loved spending time with her grandchildren, working in her...

Sep 27, 2013

FLORENCE LOUISE SIMILE

Louise Simile entered heaven on September 27, 2013 after a courageous month long battle with cancer. Born on March 24, 1922 in Cleveland, Louise was a life-long resident of Canton. Louise is proceeded in death by her husband Angelo, whom she was married for 53 years, her parents Battiste Capobianco and Rose Scrima and...

Sep 18, 2013

MARY F. (VENTURA) VITALE, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. She was born March 8, 1924 in Dover, Ohio, the daughter of Dominic and Rose (Rosetta) Ventura. Also preceded in death by her brother, Alfred Ventura of California. She is survived by her daughter Rosemary Ventura and son Philip (Lois) Vitale of Canton, two grandsons, Tony...

Sep 16, 2013

HAZEL (ESBER) DISHNICA, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Monday September 16, 2013. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 31, 1914 a daughter of the late Farris and Laiya (George Shaheen) Esber, the family lived in Detroit, MI from June 1928 to August 1939 when they moved back to Canton after the death of her mother. She graduated...

Sep 16, 2013

DONNA J. (STEPHANIC) MACRIS, age 82 of North Canton, passed away Monday evening after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late Joseph and Bessie Stephanic she was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church and a former member of the Eastern Star. She was a 1949 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Survived by her husband...

Sep 15, 2013

Marie Borcoman (Muntean) was born to George and Mary Muntean on September 20, 1918. She went to be with her beloved Lord, September 15, 2013. She joins her beloved family members predeceasing her, husband Victor, her parents, her brothers John and George, her sister Violet, and her son John. She thanks the Lord they are reunited. Marie is survived...

Sep 14, 2013

MARGUERITE D. (FRYER)(JIALLANELLA) BADERTSCHER, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Saturday evening. Born in Canton to the late James and Margaret (Fields) Fryer she was preceded in death by her husband Donivan L. Badertscher, brother James Fryer and daughter-in-law Nadine Badertscher. A 1939 graduate of Canton McKinley High School she was a switchboard operator retiring from Doctor's Hospital. Survived...

Sep 13, 2013

Phil Stern, 84, of Atwood Lake died Friday September 13, 2013 at home after a brief illness. He was born in Canton on July 28, 1929 to Karl and Nell Stern. Phil was raised by his step-mother Dr, Helen Brogden Stern. Phil attended Bellestone Elementary School. He graduated from McKinley High School in1947.After high school he attended a year...