Obituaries

Aug 21, 2023

We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our loving husband, beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend. Michael David Demchak was born in Canton, Ohio on February 3, 1952. Michael grew up on Plain Avenue in Canton and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1970, Bowling Green State University in 1974, and The University of Toledo...

Aug 18, 2023

Ursula J. (White) Haught, age 76, of Navarre, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 18, 2023 at Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Canton to the late Joseph and Jennie (Addessi) White. Ursula was preceded in death by her brother, Dominic White, and sister, Phyllis Tuscan.

She graduated from Glenwood High...

Aug 13, 2023

Adrienne Nicole Shinaberry

October 24,1976-August 13, 2023

Our beloved Adrienne Shinaberry left this world on August 13, 2023, leaving family and friends heartbroken. She was 46 years old.

Born in Canton, Ohio on October 24, 1976, she attended The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, a...

Aug 6, 2023

Rose Marie (Vasquez) Faur

Nov. 14, 1930 – Aug. 6, 2023

Rose Faur went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in "paradise" (Luke 23:43) on August 6, 2023. She passed away peacefully at her home with her loving daughter and son at her bedside. The Faur family would like to extend...

Aug 5, 2023

Anthony N. Ramphos

Anthony passed away on August 5. He was born on November 14, 1972. He fought a courageous battle with renal cell carcinoma for 4 ½ years. He graduated from GlenOak HS in 1991 and was a member of the football team. He married Mara Berger in 2005 and they have a son Nicholas. He...

Aug 4, 2023

Matthew "Frankie" Mayle, age 64 of Canton, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023. Born in Grafton, West Virginia to the late Audward B. and Rose Marie (Bevilock) Mayle, he was preceded in death by his son Brice Mayle and sister Sandra Kay Mayle. Frankie was a 1976 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, where he was Captain of the...

Aug 1, 2023

James August Rocci

"Rocky"

October 3, 1945 – August 1, 2023

James August Rocci, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, with his loving family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

For sixty years, he was the beloved husband of Mary Rita (Farwick) Rocci. He was...

Aug 1, 2023

Gary A. Miller, age 69 of Canton, passed away early Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Robert Austin and Barbara Jean (Algeo) Miller, he was a 1972 graduate of Oakwood High School. Gary was a Navy veteran. He was self-employed in communications services for many years. Gary is survived by his daughter Rachel (Keith) Harville,...

Jul 29, 2023

Annie Caporaso, age 90, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, passed away peacefully Saturday at her daughter's home. Annie was a devoted member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and daughter of the late Pete and Mary John.

Annie is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Rocco Anthony Caporaso, daughter Michelle Caporaso, siblings,...

Jul 29, 2023

Ramiz Adib Bcharah,

(March 20, 1956 – July 29, 2023)

beloved son, brother, father, and entrepreneur,

fell asleep in the Lord on July 29, 2023, at the age of 67.

Ramiz was born on March 20, 1956 in Jdaidet Artouz, Syria to the late Adib and Wedad (Nakhleh), and preceded in...

Jul 25, 2023

Helen K. (Bush) Petrakis, age 80 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Born in London, OH to the late William R. and Geneva (Lewis) Bush, she was preceded in death by her sister Margaret Stanley. Helen was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. She was a loving...

Jul 19, 2023

Joyce N Highsmith, age 87, passed away Wed, July 19, 2023. Born in Chicago, IL on January 4, 1936. Joyce was a Jackson Township resident for many years. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and Ron Torii, and husband, Gerald Highsmith. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Schneider (Michael Zivkovic) of Naperville, IL and Lisa...

Jul 19, 2023

GEORGE W. PIGGOTT.

George was born on December 17, 1931 in Midland, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Ethel Piggott. He graduated in the Class of "49" from Lincoln High School and also graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in the Class of "52." He then served his country during the Korean War as a Master Gunner with...

Jul 19, 2023

Michael J. Fleming, age 61 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late John P. Fleming, Sr. and Mary (D'Onofrio) Fleming. He was a 1980 graduate of Lowellville High School and attended Youngstown State University. Michael was an avid gardener, reader, and loved to cook. He was employed with the Akron-Canton Airport....

Jul 8, 2023

Carol Anne DiStefano, age 88, passed away on July 8th, 2023, at Dominion Senior Living in Clemson, South Carolina, with her family by her side. Carol was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 24, 1935, and was raised in Canton, OH. She graduated from McKinley High School in Canton, where she was the reigning football queen in 1954. Carol...

Jul 1, 2023

Janet M. (Zimmerman) Fink, 91, peacefully entered the embrace of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 1st. Born on June 3, 1932, in Wellington, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of the late Murice and Laura Zimmerman. Janet attended Hiram College and resided in Hiram for a significant portion of her life. She dedicated herself to educating young...

Jun 28, 2023

Pasquale "Pat" Michael D'Aurelio, 82 of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born in Canton on February 1,1941 to the late Gaetano and Rose D'Aurelio (nee Russo). Pasquale graduated in 1959 from Central Catholic High School. He then attended Kent State University after proudly serving in the United States Navy, where he was stationed...

Jun 28, 2023

Charles "Jim" Morgan, age 88 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 6, 1934, to the late Charles and Anne (DeLuca) Morgan. Jim graduated from Timken High School in 1952 and furthered his education obtaining a BS from Wright State University and an MBA from Kent State University. Jim...

Jun 26, 2023

Terry Varn, age 76 of Canton, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and son, he was also a friend to many. He was born in Canton on December 13, 1946 to the late Romolo and Janet (Perretta) Varn. Terry graduated in 1964 from Lincoln High School, and from Ohio University in 1969. In...

Jun 24, 2023

Janice K. (LaRocco) Tondra, age 72 of Tappan Lake, passed away Saturday, June 24th after a three-year battle with cancer. During that time, she showed unbelievable strength and grit and was an inspiration to us all. Born in Canton to the late Patsy and Eva (Gialluca) LaRocco, she was preceded in death by her brother Rich LaRocco. Jan was...