Obituaries

Dec 31, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard "Jr kid Richard" McAllister, known by many as Rick. Richard was born on February 17, 1968, and passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2025 and has gone to be with our Lord. Richard leaves behind his loving sister Jeanne Allen, Brother in law Bruce Allen Jr, Fiancé...

Dec 31, 2025

Irene Gulley passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2025. She was born September 12, 1928 to Leona Morris and George Marangakis. Her marriage to Harry Gulley on May 3, 1947 lasted 51 years until his passing February 26, 1999. That union graced them with four children, Anita, Harry (Butch), Jay and Terry.

Irene was...

Dec 30, 2025

Ronald A. Vertolli, age 69 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Born in Canton to the late Edward and Mary (Mattachione) Vertolli, he was also preceded in death by his wife Teresa (Gallentine) Vertolli. He was a 1974 graduate of Perry High School. Ron retired from the Hoover Company. He was an avid fisherman. Ronnie was a...

Dec 29, 2025

Don E. Caplea, age 80, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Residence at Presque Isle in Erie, PA. He was born on July 11, 1945 in Canton, OH, a son of the late Nicholas and Dorothy Woolfe Caplea and Virginia Himes Caplea. Don graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts...

Dec 29, 2025

Josanne M. (Minocchi) Maxey, age 83 of Canton, passed away early Monday, December 29, 2025. Born in Canton to the late Ralph and Mary (Rich) Minocchi Sr., she was also preceded in death by her husband Cecil Maxey. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School. An accomplished pianist, she taught piano lessons for many years. Josanne is survived...

Dec 18, 2025

John P. Liberator, age 67 of Canton, went home to spend the holidays with his parents on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born in Columbus on March 27, 1958 to the late John "Jack" and Patricia (Slentz) Liberator. John retired in 2022 from the Timken Steel Company.

He is survived by his loving companion Eileen Rinkes;...

Dec 18, 2025

Lisa Ann (Cotopolis) Ferencz, age 62 of Canton, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born in Canton on July 26, 1963 to the late Nick and Sophia (Chrest) Cotopolis. She graduated from Canton South High School, and was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dec 17, 2025

Bernard "Bernie" V. Boron, age 95 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born in Canton on January 7, 1930 to the late William and Edith (Griggy) Boron. A 1948 Central Catholic High School graduate, he was an avid sports man. Bernie was inducted into the Amateur Bowling Hall of Fame, and had four 300...

Dec 17, 2025

Nick J. Costello, age 93 of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1932 in Middlebranch, OH. Nick was retried from the Ford Motor Company. Services will be held on Monday, December 22nd, 11:00 am, at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.

Dec 13, 2025

With sadness, the family of Jane Ann Wilson, age 85, announces her passing on December 13, 2025, after a long illness.

Jane was born on December 19, 1939, in Middlefield, Ohio to the late Ulrich and Helen (Prots) Nightingale. She grew up and lived in the Geauga County area, graduating from Newbury High School in 1957.

Dec 12, 2025

June Catherin (Garn) Bianchi, age 95 of Canton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025. Born in West Salem, Ohio to the late Guy and Ida (Yergin) Garn, she was preceded in death by her first husband John Jacobs, and second husband Silvio Bianchi. June was a graduate of West Salem High School. She retried from Mercy Hospital after 30...

Dec 11, 2025

Thomas Michael Bernabei, age 79, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly from complications from a recent procedure on Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and close friends.

A lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio, Thomas was born July 21, 1946 to Joseph N. and Dorothy M. Bernabei. He was a 1964 graduate of...

Dec 9, 2025

Caroline Babtist (Pasqualucci), age 95 of North Canton, Ohio passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on 12-09-2025.

Caroline was born on November 28, 1930 to the late Pasquale and Guiseppina Pasqualucci in the Italian town of Villa Sant'Angelo, Italy. She came to the United States in 1947 at the age of 16. She...

Dec 7, 2025

Barbara A. (Buerman) Bentler, age 87 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 22, 1938 to the late George and Mildred Buerman. A 1956 graduate of Saint Joseph Academy in Cleveland, she later received her teaching certificate from the University of Dayton and became a school teacher.

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Dec 7, 2025

Joseph A. Pucci, age 71 of Canton, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his father Leonard Pucci and grandparents Joseph and Grace Pucci. Joe is survived by his mother Gisela, siblings Joan Fox, Jean (Tom) McCleary, James (Melanie) Pucci, nephews Bob (Amy) Fox, Jason (Kristine) Fox, great nephew...

Dec 2, 2025

Eleanora Nader died quietly in her home on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 92 years old.

Eleanora was born to an Italian immigrant family in Canton and resided in the area her entire life. She attended 12 years of Catholic School, graduating from Central Catholic High School. After graduation, she worked at Thurin's...

Nov 30, 2025

Ruth Ann M. Leslie, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 8, 1945 to the late Joseph and Ruth (Birt) Reinartz. Ruth Ann was a retired librarian, and loved to read, garden, and knit in her spare time.

Along with her parents, she was preceded...

Nov 28, 2025

Elaine Vallos, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 28, 2025. The daughter of Harry and Beatrice (Christopoulos) Vallos, she was born May 20, 1940 and was a lifelong resident of Canton, OH who also lived briefly in Philadelphia, MN and NJ. Elaine married her childhood sweetheart, Lee G. Giavasis, in 1960. They divorced but remained close friends throughout...

Nov 24, 2025

Robert E. Denczak, age 97 of Middlebranch, passed away early Monday, November 24th. Born in Canton to the late Nick and Mary (Temsic) Denczak, he was preceded in death by his brother Ray Denczek, sister Norma Jean Baroni, and son-in-law Mike Mammone. He was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School and an Air Force veteran. He retried in...

Nov 23, 2025

Lisa A. West, age 43, of Canton, went to be with the Lord and was reunited at last with her son, Dayton, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. A lifelong resident of Canton. Lisa was the most loving, beautiful, selfless, caring, and kind soul—someone who gave everything to everyone around her without ever expecting anything in return. She was an...