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George Jack Vagotis
Feb 22, 2024
George Jack Vagotis, of Lorain, OH, fell asleep in the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at age 73. He was born on September 20, 1950, in Canton, OH, to his loving parents, Angelo (Jack) and Esther Vagotis. George attended The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA, and graduated from Lehman High School in 1968....
James "Jim" R. Doud
Feb 18, 2024
James "Jim" R. Doud, age 84 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was born in North Hornell, New York on June 28, 1939 to the late Devillo and Mary (Glover) Doud. Jim graduated from Canaseraga Central High School, and then from Alfred University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. After college, he married...
William E. Nichols, Sr.
Feb 18, 2024
William E. Nichols, Sr., age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was born in Bristol, Virginia on December 14, 1946 to the late Charles Henry Nichols and Martha Bell Lilley. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, William later retired from Babcock & Wilcox, where he worked as an electrician. William love being in nature and fishing....
Diane J. Sams
Feb 18, 2024
Diane J. Sams, age 64 of North Canton, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was born in Canton on June 3, 1959 to the late Nunzio and Hildegard Gambone. Diane graduated from Louisville High School and after received her Associate's Degree from ETI Technical College, where she became an instructor. She later was employed by the Timken...
Gladys Mary (Conn) Hall
Feb 18, 2024
Gladys "Mary" (Conn) Hall, age 69 of Navarre, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan on August 12, 1954 to the late Russell and Kay (Yabunaka) Conn. Mary and her family came to the United States in 1959. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School,...
Charles "Charlie" M. Guzzo
Feb 17, 2024
Charles "Charlie" M. Guzzo, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was born in Canton on January 31, 1953 to the late Frank and Victoria (Dima) Guzzo. He was a graduate, of Canton McKinley High School, and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish at St. Anthony Campus. Charlie retired from the Stark...
Hal C. Lonas, Sr.
Feb 16, 2024
Hal Case Lonas, Sr. died peacefully at home on February 16, 2024. Hal was born on December 1, 1930 to Webster Monroe Lonas and Marybel Case Lonas in Youngstown, Ohio. The family moved to Martin's Ferry, Ohio, and then to Navarre when he was 11 years old. Hal graduated from Navarre High School in 1949; he later graduated from...
Gregg E. Miller
Feb 15, 2024
Gregg E. Miller, age 66, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, February 15th, 2024. He was born in Canton in January 3, 1958 to the late Robert and Barbara Miller. Gregg graduated from GlenOak High School in 1976. His long time employment with Kell Painting and Decorating started while in high school until retirement.
Along with his...
David E. Lewis
Feb 10, 2024
David Edwin Lee Lewis of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord February 10th, 2024. He never met a stranger and will be missed by many friends and family alike. David went to Glenoak High School. Where he ran track, boxed, and played football. He remained a lover of sports for life and was an avid cowboys...
Mary H. (Hnaras) Manos
Feb 6, 2024
Mary Manos of Canton, Ohio, born September 4, 1932, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 under the loving care of the nurses and staff at St. Luke Lutheran Community Nursing Home, and of Aultman Hospice and Palliative Care the last months of her life, and of her dedicated home care aide at her home prior to entering St....
Lena C. (Rampi) Melito
Feb 4, 2024
Lena (Rampi) Melito, age 95 of Canton, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024. Born to the late Nunzio and Carmella (Buffo) Rampi. Lena is also preceded in death by her husband Frank Melito, sisters Clara Jacobsen, Rose Gialluca, Mary Bernardo, brothers Anthony Catalano, Joseph, John, Louis and Patrick Rampi, son-in-law Kelly Darnley.
Lena is survived by her...
Esther M. (Tatarides) Kaplanis
Feb 3, 2024
Esther M. (Tatarides) Kaplanis, age 88 of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 24, 1936 in Canton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Helen Tatarides, her husband of 59 years Aris, and her brother George Tatarides. She is survived by her children Anthony,...
Mark E. Murphy
Feb 2, 2024
Mark E. Murphy, age 54 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on March 20, 1969. Upon graduating from Shadyside High School in 1987, he began his long career as a Firefighter in Bellaire and Shadyside. Mark was then employed by the Perry Fire Department in 1990, as well as Ambulance...
Dulce Marie Sarbaugh
Jan 25, 2024
Dulce Marie Sarbaugh, age 86, passed away on January 25, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 26, 1937, to the late Jose and Dulce Marie Fernandez. Dulce was a 1955 graduate of McKinley High School, and later retired from Charter One as an Administrative Assistant. She was extremely proud of her Spanish heritage, as she was...
Robert "Bob" L. Giust
Jan 24, 2024
Robert "Bob" L. Giust, age 41 of Fairlawn passed away on January 24, 2024. He was born into a loving family in Canton April 21, 1982. He became a proud brother to Amanda in 1986. Bob graduated from Perry High School in 2001. After graduation, Bob traveled extensively with the Beyond Our Boundaries organization and attended many events where...
Gust Eliadis
Jan 21, 2024
Gust Eliadis age 85 of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Elias and Sophia Eliadis, he was also preceded in death by his daughter Sherri Dunn, grandson Jack Dunn, and niece Rebecca Labowitz. He was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Gust...
Julia "Julie" M. (Garrini) Stambaugh
Jan 19, 2024
Julia M. (Garrini) Stambaugh, age 95, passed peacefully into the Lord's loving embrace on Friday, January 19, 2024. "Julie" was a lifelong resident of Canton and a 1946 graduate of McKinley High School. She worked for the Timken Company for 10 years as a secretary in the Engineering Department, 4 years at Stark County Regional Planning and 28 years...
Walter W. Craven
Jan 17, 2024
Walter W. Craven, age 82 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Negley, Ohio he was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney C. and June Craven, two grandsons, Anthony Doyle and Tim Doyle, Jr., many brothers, and a sister. Walt was a 1958 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, a proud...
Marjorie A. (Cika) Gibson
Jan 16, 2024
Marjorie A. (Cika) Gibson, age 74 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Born in Martins Ferry, OH to the late Ernest and Marjorie (Geis) Cika, she was preceded in death by her brother Ernest A. Cika. Marjorie was a 1967 graduate of Martins Ferry High School. She loved animals, crafting, and spending time with friends and family....
Angela C. (Thomas) Scavelli
Jan 16, 2024
Angela Carol (Thomas) Scavelli, age 68 of Canton, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born in Canton, Ohio on November 8, 1955 to the late Nick and Anna Scavelli. She lived most of her life in Canton, a graduate of Lehman High School and pursued LPN training in Dallas, Texas. She...
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