Shirley N. (Dunlap) Salvino
Apr 16, 2024
Shirley N. Salvino, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on October 15, 1933 to the late Fred and Ethel (Weirick) Dunlap. A graduate of Rootstown High School, she later became a self-employed beautician working for many nursing homes in the area. Shirley was a member of Little Flower...
Walter W. Lauer, Jr.
Apr 15, 2024
Walter W. Lauer, Jr., age 92 of Canton, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born in Graysville, Ohio on February 18, 1932 to the late Walter, Sr. and Clara (Smith) Lauer. Walter proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and later retired from General Tire. He loved to study astronomy and family lineage, making a...
Alexander "Alex" A. Gonyias
Apr 14, 2024
Alexander "Alex" A. Gonyias, age 87 of North Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania on February 12, 1937 to the late Andrew Gonyias and Mary (Somales) Katsilas. He was a graduate of Homestead High School and furthered his education at Penn State University. Alex was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan...
Alexander "Alex" W. Ballora
Apr 13, 2024
Alexander "Alex" William Ballora, age 31of Canton, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio on September 1, 1992. He attended Glenoak High School, and worked at The Cosmic Space. In his free time, Alex loved watching football and racing, and enjoyed attending car shows with close friends.
He is survived by...
Thomas A. Cazantzes
Apr 11, 2024
Thomas "Tommy/TC" Cazantzes, age 63 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Canton and a graduate of GlenOak High School. Tom was a past-president of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and proudly served as a Chanter at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. He worked for the Hoover Company and Cutler Realty. Tom...
Alexandros K. Petrakis
Apr 11, 2024
Alexandros K. Petrakis passed away Thursday at the age of forty-eight surrounded by his family and friends. Alex had bravely fought cancer for two years with the loving support of his children. Alex was born in Canton, Ohio and was a graduate of Kent State University. He earned his livelihood in sales by using his best asset, which was...
Helen (Pavlos) Ballas
Apr 8, 2024
Helen (Pavlos) Ballas, age 90, of North Canton, passed away Monday, April 8th. Born in Tarpon Springs, Florida to the late Michael and Nomiki Pavlos, she was also preceded in death by her husband William Ballas and sister Sylvia (Gus) Gavrilos. She was a resident of Campbell and member of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church. Helen is survived by...
Peter R. Schiavone
Apr 2, 2024
Peter R. Schiavone, age 85 of North Canton, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born in Canton on February 16, 1939 to the late Rocco and Pearl (Coletti) Schiavone. A 1957 graduate of Lehman High School, he next served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Pete later continued his education at...
Rosemary (Fletcher) Manello
Apr 1, 2024
In Loving Memory of our mother, Rosemary Manello.
April 16, 1928 – April 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose Mary Manello, who peacefully left us at the age of 95. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on April 1, 2024.
Rosemary was born...
Catherine Sophia (Demos) Usner
Mar 31, 2024
Catherine Sophia (Demos) Usner was born in Canton to the late Steve and Pauline (Peterson) Demos. She was also preceded in death by her brother Nick Demos in August of 1999, and step-daughter Brooke Diane Usner in April of 2019. She married Jack Richard Usner on October 8, 1972 and celebrated 53 years of marriage until her passing. Sophia...
Theodore Kisha
Mar 31, 2024
Theodore (Ted) Kisha June 18, 1929-March 31, 2024 Theodore Kisha, known as Ted by some, "Mr. Kisha" by hundreds of McKinley and Timken graduates (1960-1995), and "Dad" and "Dido" by those that loved him the most, passed away peacefully on March 31, with family by his side after 94 years of a life blessed by God. Theodore is survived...
Nikki L. (Sapharas) Bober
Mar 28, 2024
Nikki L. Bober, age 73 of Uniontown, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 30, 1950 to the late George and Frances Sapharas. Nikki was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, the Orthodox Christian Women, and the Philoptochos. She especially loved organizing and delivering thousands of food...
Stephen R. Mazak
Mar 24, 2024
Stephen R. Mazak, age 56 of Canton, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was a graduate of Louisville High School class of 1986. Known as "Donut Man" to his loving grandchildren, he loved music, his cats and the Steelers. Stephen was a retired chemical analyst having worked for Timken Steel for 34 years and 10 days. He is...
Stella B. Torcasio
Mar 23, 2024
Stella B. Torcasio, age 103 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on August 15, 1920 to the late Henry and Rose (Baptiste) Battista. Stella was a 1938 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of Divine Mercy Parish at St. Mary Church. She was employed by the...
Philip J. Alonzo
Mar 22, 2024
Philip J. Alonzo, of Canton, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the age of 100. He was born to immigrant parents from Italy, Emilio and Gaetanina (Gennett) Alonzo, on January 26, 1924 in Canton, Ohio. Phil attended McKinley High School and American Technical Institute. He worked at the Hoover Company in the Engineering Department as a draftsman,...
Gerald Carioti
Mar 19, 2024
Gerald Carioti, age 67 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Francesco and Vincenzina (Lioi) Carioti, he was also preceded in death by brothers Frank and Albert Carioti, and sister Mary (Katie) Slicker. He was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and studied engineering at Kent State University. He enjoyed sports,...
Christy A. (Rohrer) Spitale
Mar 15, 2024
Christy A. (Rohrer) Spitale, age 74 of North Canton, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Canton to the late Elmer and Ruth (Pirolozzi) Rohrer, she was a 1968 graduate of Glenwood High School. Christy loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed floating in her pool, going to the beach and being...
Carole J. (Warner) Wilder
Mar 15, 2024
Carole Jean Wilder, 78, passed peacefully and surrounded by her boys on March 15, 2024. Mom created a family full of love, laughter and a lifetime full of joyous memories. She is survived by Robert, her devoted husband of 58 years. Son Christopher and grandson Matthew (Columbus, OH). Son Michael (Akron, OH) and "adopted" son and granddaughter Todd and...
Virginia J. Massouh
Mar 15, 2024
Virginia J. Massouh Obituary
On March 7, 2024 Virginia (Ginny) Jacox Massouh went to the Lord after suffering nine years with Alzheimer's disease. Born February 11, 1943 in Rochester, NY, she attended Penfield High School and then Hiram College in Ohio.
Ginny met Michael Massouh at Hiram, and the two were married in 1965. She...
Carolyn F. (Rossetti) Cooper
Mar 12, 2024
Carolyn F. (Rossetti) Cooper, age 79 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born in Canton on December 3, 1944 to the late Anthony and Julia (Buch) Rossetti. A graduate of Timken High School, Carolyn worked for the U.S. Government where she administered the ASVAB test to incoming military recruits, as well as worked...
