Obituaries

Sep 24, 2024

Joseph John Bell passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center after a brief illness. He was the fourth child of John and Catherine Bell, born on August 2, 1941. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John Bell, Robert Bell; sister, Mary Zerbe; brothers-in-law, Dominic Rex, Timothy Petry...

Sep 18, 2024

Julie L. (Shaffer) Wyer, age 60, of East Canton, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Born in Santa Ana, California, she was preceded in death by her father Darrell Shaffer. Julie was a home health caregiver for many years and a member of North Canton Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Scott B....

Sep 18, 2024

**Peter Fostines** **June 17, 1928 – September 18, 2024** It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Fostines on September 18, 2024, at the age of 96. Peter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was a testament to love, generosity, and unwavering kindness. Born on June 17, 1928, in Massillon, Ohio,...

Sep 16, 2024

Susan R. Reolfi, age 78 of Canton, passed away in the arms of her devoted husband of 58 years on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born in Canton on May 30, 1946 to the late Donald and Vera (Ream) Williams. Susan was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. A woman of strong faith in God, Susan enjoyed...

Sep 16, 2024

Nell L. Fetzer of Copley, Ohio, formerly of Canton, Ohio. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida.

Nell went to the Lord on September 16, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband/best friend Dudley Fetzer, M.D.; her parents, R.L. Odgen and Pearl Burlison; and brother, Albert Odgen.

She is survived by her three loving children, Cynthia...

Sep 15, 2024

Jesse P. Childers, age 77 of Canton, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 15, 1946 to the late Jesse Masaw and Marion (Paige) Childers, he was preceded in death by his wife Loretta (Gentilini) Childers. Jesse was a graduate of Germantown High School and then Temple University in Philadelphia. He was a member...

Sep 14, 2024

Janet I. Porter, age 86 of Canton, passed away with family by her side, on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born in Canton on October 10, 1937 to the late Joseph and Jennie (Barbato) Andriola. A graduate of Timken Vocational High School, she was employed by Carms Grocery Store as a cashier. Janet loved spending time with her...

Sep 12, 2024

Bart M. Angiulo, age 84 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born in Canton on October 7, 1939, to the late Giuseppe and Concetta (Longobardi) Angiulo. He was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and later was employed by Holsing Lithograph, Haines Directory, and Kell Painting & Decorating. Bart was a member of...

Sep 12, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Charlikowsky, 78, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Joe was born on January 3, 1946 in Oberlahnstein, Germany, to the late Wasyl and Yadwiga (Yakshuk) Charlikowsky. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway and was a Veteran of the US Army.

Joe enjoyed collecting coins, classic movies, conversation over a cold beer and...

Sep 12, 2024

Anna Marie Wilson, age 74, has spread her wings to fly amongst the angels following a lengthy and courageous battle against cancer on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Born on August 19, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Margaret (DiCato) Wollenberg. Anna Marie graduated from Timken Vocational High School and was employed by Diebold, Revco, and ultimately...

Sep 11, 2024

Clare Stasin, age 97 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was of Greek and Asia Minor descent, born in Canton on August 14, 1927, to the late Harry and Anastasia (Georgeouli) Zantopoulos. A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, she was a longstanding active member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Koraes...

Sep 10, 2024

Lina Brienza, age 94 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born in Fossalto, Campobasso, Italy on March 9, 1930 to the late Pietro and Anna Felice (Tullo) Bagnoli. Lina immigrated to the United States in 1968 as a U.S. citizen. She was employed at AC Towel Dry Cleaners, and later retired from the...

Sep 6, 2024

Terry L. Lanzer, age 84 of East Canton, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Arthur T. and Minnie H. (Tanner) Lanzer, he was preceded in death by his wife Sandra H. (Mirto) Lanzer, and brothers Jerry, Glenn, and Arthur Lanzer. Terry was a 1958 graduate of Canton South High School. He retired from...

Sep 1, 2024

Andrew T. Pertginides, age 91 of Middlebranch, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Timothy and Mary Pertginides, he was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, and Canton McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club. Andy was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. He got...

Aug 30, 2024

Barbara A. Bagnoli, 76 of Canton, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born in Alliance, Ohio, on December 19, 1947 she was the beloved daughter of the late Arlie and Margaret (Rouse) Barker. A proud graduate of Marlington High School, Barbara dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a compassionate nurse's aide at Alliance City Hospital...

Aug 28, 2024

Nancy J. (Snauffer) Paige, age 86 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Melvin and Della (Jones) Snauffer, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years Richard W. Paige, Sr., sons Richard W. Paige, Jr., Danny L. Paige, brothers Robert Snauffer, Melvin "Sonny" Snauffer, Jr., and sister Sharon...

Aug 23, 2024

Gary J. Hand, age 89 of Massillon, passed away on August 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canton on December 26, 1934 to the late William and Mildred Hand, and raised by his loving grandparents John and Nettie Hinchliffe. After attending Lincoln High School, he joined the U.S. Navy, honorably serving in the Korean...

Aug 22, 2024

Anna (Primavera) Barnes, age 92 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canton on July 17, 1932 to the late Antonio and Cesina (DiFrancisco) Primavera. Anna was a member of Divine Mercy Parish - St. Mary Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Aug 22, 2024

Claire "Popie" (Lambrou) Kargadouris, age 73, passed away August 22, 2024. Born on February 1, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Gust and Maria (Theodorou) Lambrou, Popie graduated from Canton McKinley High School and Kent State University. In 1971, she followed her mother and moved to Greece and shortly after met her husband Bobby Kargadouris and married in...

Aug 17, 2024

Beverly S. (Krantz) Affolter, age 69 of Canton, passed away early Saturday morning. Born in Massillon to the late Carl and Mildred (Sumser) Krantz, she was also preceded in death by her sister Rose Krantz. Beverly was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish. She was a 1973 graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School. She worked...