Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

Ricky G. Gallagher, age 70 of Massillon, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Lawrence and Virginia (Stephen) Gallagher, he was preceded in death by his siblings Dan Gallagher, Tim Gallagher, and Becky Tucker. Ricky was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Canton. He worked for Conrail Railroad...

Apr 27, 2023

Esther Jeanne (Beck) Mohr

Esther (Jeanne) Mohr, age 96, residing in Louisville, OH (formally of Canton) passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2023. Jeanne was born on May 14, 1926 in Canton, OH to the late Ralph and Esther (Rauschenbach) Beck. She resided in Canton until 2011 when she moved to Louisville to live with...

Apr 25, 2023

Harry Kotagides age 84 of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening. Born in Canton to the late Harry and Nicoliny (John) Kotagides, he was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Juliana (Namciu) Kotagides, brother John Kotagides, and sister-in-law Barbara (Amiss) Kotagides.

Harry was a 1957 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, a member of Holy...

Apr 21, 2023

Brother Ernest Paquet passed into the loving arms of the Lord on April 21, 2023, at the tender age of 98. Born in 1925 in Biddeford, ME, Brother Ernest Paquet joined the Brothers of Christian Instruction after graduating in 1941 as valedictorian of St. Louis High School, which was operated by the Congregation. "I found them to be a...

Apr 20, 2023

Sally L. (Feller) Gambow age 81 of Canton, passed away Thursday April 20th. Born in Canton to the late Cletus and Katherine (Oldfield) Feller, she was preceded in death by her brother Rich Feller, and sisters Carol Smith, Jean Alexander, Bev Moauro, and Kathy Feller. Sally was a 1959 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She was a member...

Apr 18, 2023

Janet Eassa Shaheen passed away on April 18 at the age of 90 after a long and full life. A lifetime resident of Canton, Ohio, Janet was the youngest child of the late Eassa and Jamelle Shaheen. She is preceded in death by her brothers, George "Dempsey" and sister-in-law Faye (Abraham) Shaheen, Charles Eassa Shaheen Sr., Eassa "Ace" Shaheen,...

Apr 18, 2023

Dorothy Dolores Pappas Delianides passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. She was the embodiment of love and touched so many with her kindness and warm heart. A wonderful loving mother, sister, grandmother, godmother and dear friend. Born on April 27, 1934, Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother, Angeline Pappadakis Halkias (1984), father Emanuel (Mike) Pappadakis of...

Apr 16, 2023

Bruce A. Ohman, age 68 of Dellroy, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born November 15, 1954 in Canton to the late Albert and Donna (Sabarese) Ohman. Bruce was a 1972 graduate of Louisville High School. His work ethic was like no other, with early employment through Service Packaging and currently with Republic Steel. He was an...

Apr 16, 2023

Mary "Tina" (Protos) Pappas age 81 of Canton, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was devoted to her Orthodox Faith, family and grandchildren whom she adored. She always found a way to be there for everyone. She was an excellent cook and had a passion for baking and entertaining. Born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Nick and...

Apr 11, 2023

Mary Ann "Mare" (Cerrato) Lemmo of Canton, OH, died at the age of 73 on April 11, 2023, after her battle with cancer. Mare was born to Joe and Pauline (Concato) Cerrato on February 27, 1950. She was a lifelong resident of Canton, attending St. Paul Grade School and Timken Vocational High School (Class of '68). Before she married...

Apr 10, 2023

Daniel W. Simile, age 84 of North Canton, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. Born in Canton to the late William and Catherine (Muccilli) Simile in 1939, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Jane (Keyer) Simile.

Dan was a 1957 graduate of Lincoln High School, and served in the U. S. Army...

Apr 10, 2023

Bonita M. Raymondi age 80 of Massillon, passed away early Monday morning. Born in Canton to the late Paul and Gemina (Donatini) Raymondi, she was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and the Philomathean Society for the Blind.

Bonita loved to draw, write short stories and listen to music. She attended Stark DD for...

Apr 9, 2023

Concetta "Connie" (Forchione) Dolph, age 91 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born in Middlebranch, Ohio on September 12, 1931 to the late Mike and Carmela (Janello) Forchione. Connie graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 1950, and was later employed by Nickle's Bakery. She retired in 1997 after 17 years.

Along...

Apr 6, 2023

Monique (Monica) (Mickey) DeChiara age 92, passed away early Thursday morning on April 6, 2023 after an extended illness. Monique was born in Paris, France on November 26, 1930 to Georgette and Rigaletto Gelli. Monique was a retired employee of the Hoover Company where she worked for 37 years. In addition to her parents, Monique was proceeded in death...

Apr 1, 2023

Sandra J. Myers, died April 1, 2023 from many health problems. Born July 3, 1967 to Robert (deceased) and Rosemary Myers. Also survived by sister Susan Myers, sister Catherine (Myers) Bowe (James), brother Father Nicodemus (Robert Myers) and a host of cousins, and Uncle Don Isler. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 10 to 11 am...

Mar 30, 2023

Mark E. Reiss, age 57 of Canton, passed away on March 30, 2023. He was born in Tiffin, Ohio on June 12, 1965 to the late Marvin and Norma (Mirer) Reiss. Mark graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School, and after earned a Bachelor's Degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. An active member of Canton Nazarene Church, he was also...

Mar 30, 2023

Norman D. Stropki

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Norman D. Stropki, 88, of Canton, passed away on March 30, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Andrew and Bernadetta (Gilmore) Stropki, he was preceded in death by his brother Wayne (Stropki), stepson Michael O'Connor and has been reunited with his loving wife of 31 years, Betty, who passed away...

Mar 27, 2023

Michael W. Archibald age 62 of Akron, passed away unexpectedly Monday. Born in Canton to the late Allen and Nancy (Pfau) Archibald, he was a 1978 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. He is survived by his life partner Lynn Fisher of the home, brothers Steve (Tracy) Archibald of Canton, Ron Archibald of Ft. Myers, Florida, Tony Archibald of...

Mar 22, 2023

Rita J. (Narduzzi) Rossetti age 95 of Dover, passed away early Wednesday. Born in Coseano, Italy to the late August and Domenica (Florissi) Narduzzi, she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Rossetti, sister Yola Bambeck, brothers August and Louis Narduzzi. Rita loved her family, ballroom dancing, flower arranging, and travel. She was the former owner of Rita's...

Mar 20, 2023

MaryAnn (Pallotta) Carosello, age 70 of Canton, passed away Monday. Born in Canton to the late Dominick and Patricia (Lamiell) Pallotta, she was preceded in death by her brothers Michael, Joseph, and Nick Pallotta. She was a 1970 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. MaryAnn enjoyed being outdoors golfing and fishing. She was a proud supporter of all...