Anthony "Tony" J. Cespedes
Dec 11, 2023
Anthony "Tony" J. Cespedes, age 70 of Canton, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 after a 30 month battle with pancreatic cancer at home under the care of Mercy Hospice. Tony was born in Canton on December 11, 1953 to the late Pete and Phyllis (Sturiale) Cespedes. He graduated in 1971 from Glenwood High School, and furthered his...
John Henry Smith
Dec 10, 2023
John Henry Smith, age 75 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. Born in Massillon to the late Joseph Smith and Helen Joanne Smith-Scheetz, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter Gabi Sabatino, infant brother Thomas Smith, and nephew Adam Tully. John was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School, and after attended the Timken Company apprentice...
Donald A. Tortola
Dec 10, 2023
Donald A. Tortola, age 77 of North Canton, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Ralph and Raphaela (Primavera) Tortola. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father Alfonso Giachetta, and brother Michael Tortola. Donald was a graduate of Glenwood High School and was an avid polka dancer, accordion player, and bowler....
June (Lowery) Cerreta
Dec 9, 2023
June (Lowery) Cerreta,
June (Lowery) Cerreta (83) died (December 9, 2023) at home surrounded by her family. She graduated from Timken Vocational High School and worked one year at Edward R. Hart Co. while raising a family. She sold Avon (over 45 years), worked at Doctor's Hospital (17 years), Sarta (3 years), and Home Helpers (5 years)....
Mary Rita (Farwick) Rocci
Dec 1, 2023
Mary Rita (Farwick) Rocci. April 10, 1945 December 1, 2023.
Mary Rita (Farwick) Rocci, 78, of The Villages, FL was called home by our Lord on Friday, December 1, 2023. The beautiful daughter of Joseph and Grace (Riley) Farwick was born April 10,1945 in Canton, Ohio. Mary graduated from Timken High School, where she met the love...
Louise A. (Figliola) Lattavo
Nov 29, 2023
Louise A. Lattavo, age 97 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born in Middlebranch, Ohio on October 15, 1926 to the late Dominic and Raffael Figliola. Louise graduated in 1945 from Middlebranch High School, where she played the saxophone in the school band. She later became a seamstress for the Dalton Sewing Factory, retiring...
William A. Boccuti
Nov 28, 2023
William A. Boccuti age 92 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 28th. Born in Canton to the late Charles and Anna (Rizzo) Boccuti, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Caryll (Skolmutch) Boccuti, brothers Robert (Ruth), Carl (Kay), Samuel (Mary), Louis Boccuti, sisters Mary (Frank) Castrovinci, Lucille (Frank) Perretta, and Margaret (Al) Arena. He was...
Michael Anthony Meffie, Jr.
Nov 28, 2023
Michael Anthony Meffie, Jr.
October 17, 1943 - November 28, 2023 (age 80)
Mike passed away at the age of eighty after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of almost sixty years, Diana Gail (Manda) Meffie, with whom he started "going steady" at the age...
Rosemary (Polilli) Natale
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...
Antionette "Toots" M. (Mercorelli) Gabriele
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...
Antoinetta G. (Spallacci) Davide
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...
Geroge D. Dovidio
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...
William B. Wesley
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...
Donald J. Boord
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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James Clay Cantrell
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,...
James Lester Rice
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...
Janice (Neininger) Spadone
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,...
Jo Anne Lafferty-Sullivan
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...
Steven W. Blate
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,...
Mary B. (Rampi) Bernardo
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...
