Carole J. (Angelo) Feller
Aug 12, 2024
Carole Jean Feller, age 76, of Massillon, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on August 12, 2024. She was born in Canton on August 20, 1947 to the late Joseph and Katherine Angelo. A graduate of Glenwood High School, Carole worked at Canton Local Schools as a teacher's assistant. Carole's greatest joy was spending time with her...
Terry "Ted" R. (Terrett) Vahila
Aug 9, 2024
Terry Vahila, age 82, of Malvern, Ohio passed in the early morning hours on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born in Canton, Ohio on January 8, 1942 to the late Paul and June Terrett. She graduated Perry High School and attended Aultman School of Nursing and Ohio University for a brief time. She was an insurance agent at...
Danny L. Sparks
Aug 7, 2024
MASSILLON - Danny Sparks, 74, passed away on August 7, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Danny was born February 18, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to Newton and Lucille (Calhoun) Sparks. Danny graduated from Canton South High School in 1968. He retired from Diebold after 33 years of service in Engineering, and continued his career at LaGard...
Isabel E. (Muffsut) Bandi
Aug 7, 2024
Isabel E. Bandi, age 98 of Louisville, passed away on August 7, 2024. She was born in Canton on December 9, 1925 to the late Vincente and Soledad Miffsut. A graduated of McKinley High School, she later retired from Aultman Hospital where she worked as a lab tech. Isabel was a member of Christ the Servant Parish, the Spanish...
Mildred "Millie" (Ballog) Ranalli
Aug 4, 2024
Mildred "Millie" Ranalli, age 76 of Canton, passed away on August 4, 2024. She was born in Cleveland on August 30, 1947 to the late John and Martha Ballog. A graduate of McKinley High School, she worked at the Repository, Davies Drugs and later retired from Canton City Schools as a teacher's assistant. Millie was a member of St....
Aristides A. Poa
Jul 31, 2024
Aristides A. Poa, age 98 of North Canton, passed away early Wednesday, July 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Aristides Poa was born in Krimskaya,
Russia to the late Dr. Anastasios and Despina (Demertzis) Poa. He emigrated to Greece from Russia around 1936. After graduating high school, he attended a radio mechanical school named Euclides in...
Michael J. Miller
Jul 27, 2024
Michael J. Miller, age 66 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Canton on September 5, 1957. Michael was a graduate of Canton South High School.
He was preceded in death by his father Marion Miller and brother Stephen Miller. Michael is survived by his mother Vera (Mayle) Miller and two...
Delores Jean Rabatin
Jul 26, 2024
Delores Jean Rabatin, age 94 of Canton, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born in Canton on January 1, 1930 to the late Steven and Mary Rabatin. Jean retired from Aultman Hospital in 1994, where she worked as an X-Ray Technician. She was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church; she also worked with Triosis, and...
Dan D. Trifelos
Jul 20, 2024
Dan D. Trifelos, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024. A lifelong resident of Canton, he was a 1955 graduate of Canton McKinley High School where he participated in gymnastics, track, and swimming. He earned his B.S. degree from Kent State University. He was a senior member of the Society Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the Institute of...
Leona D. (Eddleman) Preda
Jul 14, 2024
Leona D. (Eddleman) Preda, age 96 of Canton, passed away early Sunday July 14, 2024. Born in Middlebranch, OH to the late Warren W. and Hazel H. (Nye) Eddleman, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Traian "T.P." Preda, son Tim Preda, one brother and four sisters. She was a former member of Simpson...
Philip A. Ataya
Jul 12, 2024
Philip A. Ataya, born on October 6, 1946, in Dhour El Shwier, Lebanon, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2024 surrounded by family. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Nazha Shaheen Ataya, who departed in January 1999. He leaves behind four children, Philip, Mary, Christina, and Michael, their spouses and 9 grandchildren. Family and friends will be...
Juanita "Katherine" (Zeen) Shaheen
Jul 8, 2024
Juanita "Katherine" (Zeen) Shaheen, age 100 of Canton, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. Katherine was born in Canton, Ohio on April 18, 1924, to the late Albert S. and Norma (Kouri) Zeen. She will always be remembered for her wisdom, strength, generosity and unwavering love for her family and friends. She befriended everyone upon meeting them and...
Lawrence J. Pindel
Jul 4, 2024
The music of Stark County's Larry Pindel, 73 fell silent at home on Thursday, July 4th, with his wife of 42 years Donna at his bedside following an extended illness. Born into a musical family, Larry's life was truly a beautiful canvas where his love of art and music led him to becoming a professional pianist and clarinet player...
Jean V. (Vafides) Matinides
Jul 1, 2024
Jean Matinides was born in Katerini, Greece, and immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 15 with her mother, Olga Vafides, and brother, Alex Vafides, to reunite with their father, Tomas Vafides.
Jean was a devout woman who accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age and exemplified God's love to her family and...
Gordon M. Harrelson, Sr.
Jun 30, 2024
Gordon McAllum Harrelson, Sr., passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 71 in Carrollton, Ohio. Born on September 20, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was a cherished member of his community and a successful businessman. Gordon was a graduate of Bloomfield Hills Andover High School and Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. His entrepreneurial spirit led him...
Mark C. Schafer
Jun 29, 2024
Mark C. Schafer, age 68 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born in Canton on March 25, 1956 to the late Ralph and Juliana (Stubavi) Schafer. Mark was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and later became the owner and operator of Waco Automotive as a master mechanic. He was a member of...
David G. Ferguson
Jun 28, 2024
David G. Ferguson, age 70 of Canton, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born in Canton on October 27, 1953. Dave graduated from Hoover High School, and after proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He received an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force. He was employed by Diebold for 29 years,...
Eugene F. Petrilli
Jun 27, 2024
Eugene Fasano Petrilli, age 82 of Canton passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born in Canton on February 9, 1942 to the late Giuseppe and Nellie (Paone) Petrilli. He was a graduate of Timken High School, and later retired from Stark Regional Community Correction Center, where he worked as a counselor. Eugene was a member of...
Louis Perez, Jr.
Jun 27, 2024
Louis Perez Jr., age 66 of Canton, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Louis and Joann (Hinton) Perez Sr., he was also preceded in death by a sister Sharon Tencza. He was a 1976 graduate of Lehman High School, where he played football and basketball. Following high school, Louis played football with the...
George F. Dalrymple
Jun 23, 2024
Our dearly loved father, husband, grandfather and friend passed away June 23, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born July 12, 1929 on a farm in Pittsfield, PA. Later his family moved to Erie, PA. After graduation from East High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a mechanic. In 1947, he met the love of his...
