Obituaries

Nov 20, 2025

Mario Juan Varela Sánchez passed away on November 20, 2025 in Canton, Ohio.

Mario leaves behind his loving partner of 23 years Ron Hess, family Hilda Alvarez, Laura Varela, Christina Barber and husband Colin, Monica Berkman and husband Don,  Andrew Varela and wife Susan, grandchildren Oscar, Javi and Zachary, the Berkman family, Beverly and Frank Guzzo, sister...

Nov 17, 2025

Denise L. (Jackson) Veno, age 69, of Canton, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Summa Akron City Hospital.

Born April 12, 1956, in Alliance, Ohio, Denise was the daughter of Charles H. and Nadine (Schneider) Jackson. A graduate of Alliance High School, she dedicated her lifelong career to caring for animals as a veterinary assistant...

Nov 14, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Lynn) Brozzetti, age 90 of Canton, passed away Friday. Born in Lowmoor, Virginia to the late John and Bertha (Downes) Lynn, she was also preceded in death by her husband Roger A. Brozzetti, siblings John Walter Lynn Jr., Audrey Simms, Fred Lynn and brother-in-law Peter Brozzetti. Betty retired from Mercy Medical Center after 33 years as...

Nov 12, 2025

Cynthia A. Zurbrugg Heighway

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia Ann Zurbrugg who left us sooner than expected on November 12, 2025, at the age of 64. Despite her courageous, decade-long battle with cancer, Cindy lived every day with an unequaled zest for life and an unwavering determination to...

Nov 6, 2025

Karon "Sue" (Withers) Vallee

May 6, 1949 – November 6, 2025

Karon "Sue" Vallee, 76, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025.

She was born May 6, 1949, in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late William G. Withers Jr. and Gloria E. (Williams) Withers. She was proceeded in death by...

Nov 4, 2025

Edwin G. McVicker, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born in Canton on March 14, 1948 to the late Walter and Mary (Morrison) McVicker. A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, he later served in the U.S. Army. Edwin became a self-employed repair man.

Along with his parents, he was...

Oct 31, 2025

Pellegrino "Pete" A. Fusillo II, age 75 of Canton, passed away early Friday, October 31st. Born in Canton to the late Patrick and Mary (Phillips) Fusillo, he was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School. Pete was an Army veteran. He was a member of the McKinley Eagles Aerie #2370, VFW and was an avid golfer. Pete is survived...

Oct 30, 2025

Toniann D'Antonio passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, following an extended illness. Friends and family who were fortunate enough to share her final days were blessed to experience her enduring humor, her love of music as we played DJ for her favorite songs, and the joy of reading aloud from her beloved books.

Treasured memories of...

Oct 30, 2025

Mary Jane (Efanti) Beckwith, 93, of North Canton, passed away Thursday, October 30, at St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging. She was born in Canton, Ohio, November 18, 1931, to Angelo and Anna (Pantaleo) Efanti. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1949 and worked for several years at the E. W. Bliss Company. Mary was a member...

Oct 29, 2025

Linda M. Martinez, 87, of Canton, passed away on October 29, 2025. Born in Amsterdam, Ohio on May 29, 1938 to the late Leonard and Lydia (Dalpra) Genetin, she graduated from Springfield High School in 1956. Linda retired in 1988 from Superior Meats after 23 years of employment due to a plant closure. She was a member of Little...

Oct 28, 2025

Samuel D. Purses, age 83, of Canton, was transformed in death to a new life in union with the Cosmic Christ on October 28, 2025 after an extended illness. Sam was born on October 5, 1942 to the late Sam and Clara (Vitale) Purses. Besides his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his son Jonathan and sister Pam....

Oct 28, 2025

Alice M. (Biasella)  Prestier, 87, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born in Canton on March 9, 1938 to the late James and Mary (Moldovan) Biasella.

Alice was a proud graduate of Timken High School, where she served as head majorette. She was a hard worker...

Oct 28, 2025

Mary Jane (Postiy) Lupe, age 89 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 28th. Born in Canton to the late Stephen and Barbara (Simir) Postiy, she was a 1953 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Mary Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She worked alongside with her husband as the President/Owner of Roto-Rooter of Stark...

Oct 26, 2025

ANN STIMER, "Annie," transitioned peacefully into heaven on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025. She was born to Samuel and Mary Stimer on September 2, 1924 in Canton, Ohio.

Annie lived a long, healthy life. She was 101 years old. She was a longtime, faithful parishioner at St. George Romanian Byzantine Catholic Cathedral.

Along with her...

Oct 21, 2025

Patricia A Trubisky

Patty was born on September 13, 1941 and died October 21, 2025. Patty was the child of Nicholas and Anna Pastor. Patty was only 20 when she met and married Donald Trubisky, Sr. Patty was married to Don for 60 years before his death in 2021. She worked a number of jobs in banking,...

Oct 20, 2025

Mary E. "Beth" Metz, 83, of Uniontown Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 20th, 2025. Beth was born in Canton, OH on January 12th, 1942 to Glenn and Agnes (Kliner) Eaver. She enjoyed watching her Ohio State Buckeyes win, tennis matches, figure skating and food network shows. Spending time with her family...

Oct 19, 2025

Rudolph "Rudy" D. S. Lupi, age 38 of Uniontown, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1987 in Millington, Tennessee. For the last twelve years, Rudy was a supervisor at Churchill Steel Plate, Ltd, where he formed lasting friendships. Over the years, these work friendships turned into his second family. Rudy's sense of...

Oct 16, 2025

Colleen A. (Davis) Lewis, age 66 of Canton, passed away Thursday, October 16th. Born in Canton to the late Walter R. and Rosella P. (Lennon) Davis, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband Gerald Lewis, sister Pat Davis and brother Wayne Davis. Colleen was a 1977 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. She worked as a...

Oct 16, 2025

Norma J. (Biasella) Drumm, age 94, of Canton, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Thursday morning. Born in Canton to the late Dominic J. Biasella, Sr., and Alice Buzzelli, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years David W. Drumm, Jr. Norma was the last of ten siblings who preceded her in death; Joseph...

Oct 12, 2025

Robert M. Battista

Age 90. April 11, 1935.-October 12, 2025

Robert M. Battista went home to the Lord on Sunday, October 12th. Bob was a dad, brother, uncle, and cousin to many wonderful people.

Bob was a car enthusiast and he spent 50+ years as a body and frame expert. Working the majority...