Obituaries

Sep 27, 2023

John J. Cetorelli, age 81 of Canton, passed away in his home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's and cancer. A Celebration of Life ill be held on Sunday, October 29th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at That Little Italian Kitchen.

Sep 26, 2023

Deborah (Herraiz) Snyder, age 65 of Bolivia, NC, was called to her eternal home on September 26th, 2023. Deborah was born and raised in Canton, Ohio where she graduated from GlenOak High School in 1976. In 1979 she met the love of her life, Donald Snyder, also of Canton. They were engaged 6 months later and married in 1980....

Sep 25, 2023

Douglas R. Schmalzl, age 74 of Canton, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. Born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Ruth (Smith) Schmalzl, he was a 1967 graduate of Glenwood High School. He was a member of the North Canton Eagles Aerie #2223. Doug was an auto mechanic retiring from Waikem Motors. He was an avid...

Sep 25, 2023

Norbert M. Quilligan "Mike," age 80 of Garfield Heights, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born in Canton on January 8, 1943 to the late Dr. Norbert E. and Loretta Quilligan. Norbert was a graduate from Canton Central Catholic High School and Walsh University. He later moved to Cleveland to begin his career as a teacher...

Sep 25, 2023

Deanna J. Fonte (Pelyak), age 85 of Canton, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in Columbus on March 27, 1938 and lived in Lore City, Magnolia and Canton, Ohio. She was a 1956 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and a member of St. James Catholic Church in Waynesburg, where she sang in the choir...

Sep 23, 2023

Susan K. (Chirumbolo) Pappas, age 71 of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was born in Canton on October 10, 1952 to the late George and Dorothy (Tolin) Chirumbolo. A 1970 graduate from St. Thomas Aquinas High School, she then earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Kent State University. Susan went on to teach at...

Sep 20, 2023

Clyde E. Sheneman passed away at his home in Canton, Ohio on September 20, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio to the late Russell and Ollie. He was raised with 11 siblings. He moved to the Canton area at age 15 and spent most of his years driving truck. He loved bluegrass and...

Sep 20, 2023

Adam J. Rossi Jr.

1926-2023

Adam J. Rossi, Jr., 96, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, in the loving arms of his wife of 34 years, Anita A. (Roberto) Rossi. Adam was born on October 31, 1926 to the late Adam, Sr. And Rose (Romano) Rossi, Founders of Rossi Funeral Home....

Sep 18, 2023

Wilbur Neil "Butch" Olmstead age 82 of Canton, passed away Monday. Born in Louisville, OH to the late Melvin and Olive (Knouff) Olmstead, he was the owner of American Demolition, and loved nothing more than working with his "guys". Butch was an Army veteran and life member of the American Legion Post #44. He is survived by his wife...

Sep 17, 2023

Timothy L. Kiger, age 67 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born in Canton on October 1, 1955 to the late Lee and June (Ballinger) Kiger. Tim retired from the Hide-A-Way Buffalo Grill. In his free time, Tim loved to cook and enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by his children Melanie (Ron)...

Sep 11, 2023

Judith L. (Zirpolo) Monnot, age 79, a beloved resident of North Canton, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 11th. She was born in Canton to the late Michael P. Zirpolo, Sr. and Patricia E. Chirumbolo. Sadly, she was also preceded in death by her loving son, David Michael Monnot.

Judy's journey through life was marked by academic...

Sep 9, 2023

Lori K. Picone, 11/24/1959 – 09/09/2023. Lori was born in Canton, OH; she was a 1976 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Kent State University. Lori started her own advertising agency, Studio Marketing & Advertising, a block away from where she grew up, before proudly and successfully moving her business to...

Sep 8, 2023

Bill "Billy" Christos Kascavelis, age 83 of Canton, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was born in Canton on July 27, 1940 to the late Christos and Lena Kascavelis. Bill graduated from McKinley High School, and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Walsh College, and was later employed...

Sep 8, 2023

Rhonda Faye (Curry) Bachelor was born at Mt. Sinai Hospital on August 18, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio through the union of the late Leon M. Curry, Sr. and Willa Faye Hardin. She was a very special and loving person and had many big dreams as a child. She was very photogenic and always wanted to be the star of...

Sep 8, 2023

Harry "Butch" Gulley, age 74 of Canton, passed away Friday, September 8th after an extended illness. Butch was born on August 3, 1949, was a 1967 graduate of East Canton High School and Stark State College. He was inducted into the US Army in June 1969, serving six years, including two tours in Vietnam. He received the National Defense...

Sep 8, 2023

Lilly Ann Koehn, age 79 of North Canton, Ohio passed away early Friday morning September 8th, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born April 19, 1944 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Siemund. Lilly is survived by her husband of 55 years, David and daughters Laurie (Darren) Ritter and Susan (Rich) Lucore, sister...

Sep 7, 2023

Dale N. Gallucci, 91, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather passed away peacefully at home with family at his side. He was born November 25, 1931 in Middlebranch, OH to Patsy and Emma (White) Gallucci. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his son Mark, and brothers Robert and Joseph (Karen) Gallucci. He is survived by...

Sep 5, 2023

Marland "Buzz" Hoover, age 96 of North Canton, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born in Louisville on March 8, 1927 to the late Ralph and Edna (Zwick) Hoover. Buzz graduated from Louisville High School, and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He later retired from BW, where he worked as an...

Sep 4, 2023

Jessie L. Owens, age 80, of Canton OH, passed away early Monday, September 4, 2023. Born in Tacoma, Virginia to the late Arthur Lee and Hazel (Jackson) Owens, he was preceded in death by his brother Denvil Owens, sisters Gladys Farmer, Joyce Fulcher, Edith Potter, Mary ("Pete") Renfroe and Doris Carroll. A Navy veteran, Jessie was a retired salesman....

Sep 4, 2023

A moral compass for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, Sophia was the epitome of physical, mental, and emotional strength until she died peacefully at age 103 at her home on September 4, 2023, in Canton, Ohio.

Sophia was born in Louisville, Ohio and lived most of her life in Canton, Ohio. Her education was one of...