Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...