Janet M. (Zimmerman) Fink
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...
Pasquale "Pat" M. D'Aurelio
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...
Charles "Jim" Morgan
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...
Terry Varn
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...
Janice K. Tondra
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...
Lazaros "Larry" Anastas
Jun 23, 2023
LARRY LAZAROS ANASTAS
How do I pen the essence of my brother in three paragraphs? My brother Larry (Lazaros), son of Sam and Mary Anastas, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023. There are no words to express the pain that goes to the very depth of my soul. In the past 18 months, Larry had 7...
Therese M. (Curtsinger) Rossi
Jun 23, 2023
Therese M. (Curtsinger) Rossi age 97 of Canton, passed away Friday, June 23rd. Born in Dallas, TX to the late Eugene and Josephine (Bomba) Curtsinger, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Anthony J. Rossi, brothers Bomba, Eugene, Fr. George, Steve, Buddy, sisters Agnes, Edith, and Mary Rose. Therese was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Susan L. Garland
Jun 22, 2023
Susan L. Garland, age 62 of North Canton, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born in Florida on August 13, 1960 to the late Dalton and Geraldine (Galloway) Garland. Susan will always be remembered for her great love of her children, her cats, and the beach.
Susan is survived by her partner John Cushing;...
Thomas R. Martin, Jr.
Jun 21, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas R. Martin Jr., age 80, on June 21, 2023. Born in Canton on January 15, 1943, to the late Thomas R. Martin Sr. and Dorothy (Coffman) Martin, preceded in death by his wife Sharon (Arthur) Martin. He was a Navy veteran and a 1961 graduate of Lincoln...
Nathaniel T. Laster Ii
Jun 21, 2023
Nathaniel Todd Laster II
On June 21, 2023, our lives were forever changed when, at the age of 26, Nathaniel's life was tragically taken from us. Nathaniel, known to most by Nate, affectionately Nato by his mother, or his nickname "Blockhead," was born April 8, 1997 in Canton, Ohio to Noelle Ann Vitale and Nathaniel Todd Laster....
Josephine A. (Dastolfo) Bigler
Jun 19, 2023
Josephine A. (Dastolfo) Bigler, age 90 of Canton, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Vincent and Mary Carmella (Martia) Dastolfo, she was preceded in death by her husband Roy Oliver Bigler, and son Roy Vincent Bigler. Josephine is survived by her daughters Joy (George) Norris and Jeanne Tuber; son Paul Bigler; sisters Antoinette...
Richard "Dick" L. Killian
Jun 19, 2023
Richard "Dick" L. Killian, age 74 of Canton, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born in Canton on July 8, 1948 to the late Robert and Jane Killian. Dick graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1966, and then proudly served in the U.S. Army. He later retired from the U.S. Post Office, after 42 years...
Phyllis (Ramos) Piasecki
Jun 14, 2023
Phyllis Marie (née Ramos) Piasecki entered into eternal life in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 14, 2023 following a hard-fought battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Born August 3, 1946 to Cristobal and Mary (Arias) Ramos, Phyllis quickly earned the nickname "Fuzzy" among her childhood friends, in reference to the perfectly coiffed black curls that became...
William "Bill" J. Meaden
Jun 13, 2023
William "Bill" John Meaden, age 63 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 due to complications of ALS. He was born in Cleveland on March 10, 1960 to William and Mary Meaden. A graduate of North Royalton High School, he later retired from Ironwokers Local #17 of Cleveland.
He leaves behind his high school sweetheart,...
Gary V. Monteleone
Jun 9, 2023
Gary Monteleone, age 66 of Canton, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. He was born in Canton on October 20, 1956. Gary was a Central Catholic High School graduate and a retired employee of East Ohio Gas.
He was preceded in death by his father Vincent Monteleone and brother Vince Monteleone. Gary is survived by his...
Alexander J. Welsh
Jun 6, 2023
Alexander Welsh passed away unexpectedly at his home in North Canton at the age of 27, on June 6, 2023. He is survived by his parents Lori Lamenza and Jeff Welsh. He also leaves behind his brother Chase Lamenza, step-dad Mike Lamenza, brother Sean Welsh, and sister Sara Welsh.
Alex graduated from North Canton Hoover High School...
Daniel E. Parcher
May 30, 2023
Daniel E. Parcher, age 66 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 30th, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and dedication. Born in Canton to the late Fred and Anita (Marcoaldi) Parcher, Dan was a beloved member of the community and a cherished friend to many. Dan was a 1975 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High...
Emerson Ralph Plott, Jr.
May 29, 2023
Emerson Ralph Plott, Jr., age 75 passed away Sunday at Addington Place in Farmington
Hills, MI. Ralph was born in Canton on October 6,1945 to the late Emerson Ralph and Mary Jane Plott. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus St. Michael the Archangel Council 15458. Ralph graduated...
Richard "Rick" Capuano
May 29, 2023
Richard "Rick" Capuano
5/24/1953 – 5/29/2023
Richard Capuano, age 70 of Perry Township, passed away Monday morning at his home. Rick was a 1971 graduate of Perry High School and a master craftsman with a long career working in the Massillon/Canton area as a mason contractor - both a profession and a passion. He also...
Charles S. Dechellis, Sr.
May 27, 2023
Charles "Chuck" DeChellis, age 95
CHUCK! A man of few words whose life was loudly heard by its INTEGRITY! His strength of character was forged at fifteen when his beautiful mother, Anna, passed away in her thirties. As the oldest brother, he led the way-- owning a deep sense of responsibility for his family. He carried this...
