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Linda M. Parr
Jun 22, 2024
Linda M. Parr, age 49 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born in Canton on April 12, 1975. Linda graduated from Perry High School, and after received her Associate's Degree from Kent State Stark. She was employed by the Canton City Health Department where she worked as a clerk, and worked for Job and...
Jacob L. Yeager
Jun 21, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacob L. Yeager, who left us on June 21st after a brave battle with military service related brain cancer. He was 40 years old. A life resident of Canton and North Canton. Born on January 30, 1984. Jacob was a beloved son, bother, and friend.
Jacob...
Diane Lois (Bourdages) Sherrick
Jun 20, 2024
Diane L. Sherrick, age 89 of North Canton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 20,1935 to the late Lucian and Blanche (Green) Bourdages.
Diane received an Associates Degree in Home Economics, and eventually became a beloved preschool teacher. Later in life, she assisted her husband in managing...
David F. Bichsel
Jun 16, 2024
David Fred Bichsel, age 77, of North Canton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. He was born August 19th, 1946 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Norman and Annabelle (Steves) Bichsel and was the 9th of 19 children. He was a proud Vietnam veteran who received commendations for his determination and bravery...
Athena (Papadopoulos) Pergins
Jun 15, 2024
Athena Pergins, age 91, of Canton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 15th, 2024. She was born in the village of Kato Poria, Greece. She is preceded in death by her parents Anesti and Ruth Papadopoulos, husband Theodore Pergins and sister, Evgenia, and brothers Theodore and Andreas. She is survived by her children Peter, James and...
Louis M. Karoue
Jun 13, 2024
Louis M. Karoue, age 87 of Canton, passed away Thursday evening. Born in Damascus, Syria to the late Massid and Afefe (Faris) Karoue, he worked as a Maitre d' at various restaurants in Canton for many years. He was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church and the Phoenician Club. He was a nice man to all he...
Pasqualina (Bettino) Ianni
Jun 12, 2024
Pasqualina (Bettino) Ianni, age 95 of Canton, passed away peacefully with her children by her side Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Born in Belmonte, Calabria, Italy to the late Giovanni and Angela (Conforti) Bettino. She and her late husband, Antonio immigrated to the United States to provide a better life for their family. Pasqualina, affectionately called Nana by so many,...
Howard A. Greenwald
Jun 8, 2024
Howard A. Greenwald, age 87 of Canton, passed away Saturday. Born in Wheeling, WV, to the late Walter A. and Elsie M. (Orth) Greenwald, he was preceded in death by his wife Susan, and step-daughters Debra Crislip and Margaret Mcintyer. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Howard is survived by his daughter...
Rozanne C. (Degasperis) Confalone
Jun 7, 2024
Rozanne C. (DeGasperis) Confalone, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Guido and Jennie (Simile) DeGasperis, she was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law Joe Brogdon. She was a 1965 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Rozanne was an office manager for Solutient Technologies. She loved to bake and...
Patricia L. (Hatfield) Guerra
Jun 6, 2024
Patricia L. Guerra, 87, of Zionsville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Patricia was born in Pineville, Kentucky on February 20, 1937, a daughter of the late Harve and Jennie (Miller) Hatfield.
She is survived by her sons: Francisco (Kelly) Guerra and Mario Guerra II; grandchildren: Rene (Jeff) Biberdorf, Cristina (Kevin Smith) Guerra,...
Neil H. Moles
Jun 6, 2024
Neil H. Moles, age 84 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born in Marlboro, Ohio on June 4, 1940 to the late Robert and Ruth (Meyers) Moles. Neil retired from the Hoover Company after 32 years of service as a machine operator. He was a member of the Quail Hollow Camera Club in Hartville...
Cornelius J. Baasten
Jun 3, 2024
Cornelius "Neil" J. Baasten, born May 16, 1948, in the city of Vught, in the country of The Netherlands, walked through heaven's gate on June 3, 2024, after having passed away peacefully at his home in Canton, Ohio.
Neil (nicknamed "Kees" in the Netherlands) was the son of Henricus "Harry" and Antonia "Toni" Baasten. In post-war Europe,...
Ralph "Trey" C. Steigerwald Iii
May 28, 2024
Trey Steigerwald, born January 21, 1998 of Canton, was involved in a car accident on Monday, May 27th, 2024. Despite receiving continuous care from the remarkable trauma team at St. Vincent's Medical Center of Toledo, the injuries he sustained were ultimately fatal and Trey left his earthly body on Tuesday, May 28th, surrounded by many family members.
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Gary L. Premier
May 26, 2024
Gary L. Premier, age 70 of Canton, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Sylvester and Yolanda (Frank) Primavera, he was also preceded in death by his sister Barbara Baum, and step-daughter Gina Repp. Gary was a 1971 graduate of Glenwood High School, where he played football. He retired from the Hoover Company after...
Frank Gonzalez
May 25, 2024
"TOGETHER AGAIN"
Frank Gonzalez, age 93 of Canton, passed away early Saturday, May 25th. Born in Canton to the late Diego and Nora (Montiquin) Gonzalez, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Caroline (Simonelli) Gonzalez, son Frank Gonzalez Jr., and great granddaughter Delaney Grace Stephenson. Frank was a 1951 graduate of McKinley...
Irene (Katsantonis) Chagaros
May 23, 2024
Irene Chagaros, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Born in Crete, Greece the youngest of 10 children, she immigrated to Canton with her husband Nicholas in 1952. She was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas and daughter Effie. She is survived by her daughter, Georgia Stilianos and son Anthony Chagaros (Debbie),...
Codey M. Garaux
May 22, 2024
Our beloved, Codey M. Garaux, 31 of Bolivar, OH passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1992 in Canton, OH, son of Sean and Tana (Streamo) Garaux. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mariah (Werner) Garaux, his children, Kekoa, Levon and Sunny Garaux, his siblings, Brandon Geis, Tyler...
Betty W. (Eliadis) Yaghooti
May 22, 2024
Betty W. Yaghooti, age 92 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She was born on February 16, 1932 to the late Elias and Sophia Eliadis. Betty retired as a manager from Mergus Restaurant after 25 years. She was an active supporter of the Canton Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the Koraes and the Daughter's of...
Carol A. (Barnett) Dolph
May 18, 2024
Carol A. Dolph, age 76 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born in Canton on April 28, 1948 to the late Joseph and Angeline (Forchione) Barnett. Carol graduated from Canton South High School in 1966, and after was employed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. She retired from there as a Secretary in 2011....
Russell E. Phillips, Sr.
May 16, 2024
Russell "Russ" E. Phillips, Sr. Russ slipped away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Joseph's Care Center in Louisville at the age of 87. He was born on August 14, 1936 to the late Russell J. and Dorothy (Cheviron) Phillips. Russ was a lifetime resident of Canton, graduating 1954 from Canton South High School, and later from...
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