Obituaries

Nov 25, 2023

Rosemary (Polilli) Natale age 92 of Canton, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Louis A. and Mary C. (Marino) Polilli, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Joseph Natale, daughter Natalie Parr, granddaughter Lindsey Natale, and brother Joe Polilli. She was a member of St. Michael the...

Nov 23, 2023

Antionette "Toots" Gabriele, age 86 of Canton, passed away peacefully Thursday morning. She was born in Canton to the late Angelo and Rose Mercorelli. She was preceded in death by her husband Armand "Gabe" and sister Raphie Young. She was co-owner of Gabe's Meat and Deli, which was opened in March of 1986. Toots was known for her love...

Nov 19, 2023

Antonietta Davide, age 88, of Canton passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born on August 27, 1935 in Goriano Valli, Italy. She later worked in Milan in a factory to help support her brothers after her parents passed away. Antonietta came to America in 1960 and her passion was taking care of her...

Nov 17, 2023

George D. Dovidio age 84 of Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Canton to the late Chester and Susie V. (Malatesta) Dovidio, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Linda K Dovidio, and brother Nick Dovidio. George was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and was an avid Bulldog supporter. He loved...

Nov 13, 2023

William (Herman) Wesley age 90, went home to be with his Saviour on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at The Inn at Whitewood in North Canton, OH. He was born in Canton, OH on January 3, 1933 to the late John and Ethel Wesley. He was a graduate of Washington High School and a veteran of the Army, having served...

Nov 13, 2023

Donald J. Boord, age 84 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Don was born on July 14, 1939 to the late Lester and Sarah (Herman) Boord. He went to Fairmount School and Canton McKinley High School. Don served in the U.S. Army, and later retired from the Hoover Company as the Supervisor of Maintenance.

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Nov 10, 2023

James Clay Cantrell passed away suddenly November 10, 2023, in Fort Myers, FL. Our Clay-Boy was born April 3, 1982 in Ashland, KY, attended Russell High School in Russell, KY and graduated from Jackson High School, Canton, OH. Clay ran cross-country and played tennis in high school. Clay was an avid reader, enjoyed snow skiing, water skiing and tubing,...

Nov 10, 2023

On Friday, Nov 10th our father James Lester Rice was called to his heavenly home in the early morning hours. He was born Nov 6th, 1931 in Avella, Pa. Dad served in the Ohio National Army Guard in the 989th Field Auxiliary Battalion in the Korean War from 1950-1952 where he was awarded 2 bronze stars. He returned to...

Nov 7, 2023

Janice L. (Neininger) Spadone, 83 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She will now spend eternity with the Lord, who she served her whole life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Janice is preceded in death by her husband Rich Spadone of 51 years, her father and mother Jim and Louise Neininger,...

Nov 7, 2023

Jo Anne Lafferty-Sullivan, age 84 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Joseph and Rosina (Marsh) Lafferty, she was preceded in death by her brother Robert H. Lafferty. Jo Anne was a retired bookkeeper having worked for Virginia Cleaners in Oakland, California. She also loved to volunteer at the Humane...

Nov 5, 2023

Steven W. Blate, age 84, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. Steve was born to Jerome Blate and Janet Erlanger, and grew up in Canton at the family business, Stark Dry Goods, the first department store in the area. He was a proud graduate of Jackson High School and attended Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana,...

Nov 2, 2023

Mary B. (Rampi) Bernardo age 98 of Canton, passed away Thursday evening. Born in East Canton to the late Nunzio and Carmella (Buffo) Rampi, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Dominic Bernardo (1999), twins son Rick (1996) and Mike (2017) Bernardo, brothers Anthony Catalano, Joseph, John, Louis, and Patrick Rampi, sisters Clara Jacobsen...

Nov 1, 2023

Helen P. Potirakis, age 65 of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Born in Canton on April 25, 1958 to the late Robert and Evelyn Hardie. Helen was loved by all who crossed her path. She loved nothing more than to be called YiaYia. Helen is survived by her husband Steve Potirakis, son Jonathan (Celesse) Potirakis,...

Oct 30, 2023

Albina "Bina" P. Vega, age 94 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. She was born in Logrezana, Spain on November 11, 1928 to the late Manolo and Luz (Cuervo Garcia) Perez. Albina immigrated to the United States at the age of 13 with her two siblings.

She attended McKinley High School, and was employed...

Oct 25, 2023

Angelo A. Ginella, age 64 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Salvatore, Sr. and Rosaria (Saporito) Ginella, he was also preceded in death by his nephew Cade Hampton Spartz and mother-in-law Betty Grandy. Angelo was a 1976 graduate of Lincoln High School and a member of the Canton Masonic Temple, McKinley...

Oct 25, 2023

Jonathan Welch, 26, born on February 23, 1997, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2023. Jon is survived by his parents George and Jessica, his siblings Samantha, Nick and Georgie, his grandparents Ray and Diane Italiano, Aunt Andrea (Jerome) Dean, Aunt Stephanie Italiano, and Uncle Francis (Kelmah) Italiano, and Cousin Julius. He will forever be remembered for his wildly...

Oct 25, 2023

After meticulously rolling thousands of meatballs to fill hundreds of bowls of wedding soup, providing laughter and smiles to friends and family, and never forgetting to reach out on a birthday or anniversary, Aurelia "Dolly" Burgess, age 86, of Canton, passed away Wednesday afternoon surrounded by family. Born in Canton to the late Gaetano and Rose Cecere, she is...

Oct 22, 2023

Jerry L. Fortune, age 80, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Jerry was born in Canton, Ohio to Joseph and Alicemae Fortune. He graduated from Canton South High School in 1961 and attended Kent State University. Jerry was employed at Norfolk & Southern and Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroads for over 32 years, and served...

Oct 21, 2023

John Papadopoulos, age 71, of North Canton, was called by God to the Kingdom of Heaven on October 21, 2023 surrounded by family and friends who loved and admired him deeply. John "Pappy" was a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years of service.

John was a wonderful man who had a unique...

Oct 20, 2023

"I tell you the truth; whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed from death to life." John 5:24

Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend. John Michael Schoeppner, known as "Shep" to his friends, born October 26, 1965, age 57, passed away Friday morning October...