Obituaries

Feb 25, 2023

Mark Coleman, 57, of Canton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on September 17, 1965, to Annette Howard and Douglas Stull and attended McKinley High School.

Mark is survived by his children Nicole [Kirk] Paulson and Maria [Craig] Sotebeer. Mark...

Feb 24, 2023

On Friday, February 24, 2023, Maroula (Mary) Mottas closed this chapter of earthly life and stepped across the threshold into eternity.

Loving daughter to her late parents, Pete and Despina Kotanides. Mary married Andy Mottas in 1951. Andy's unexpected death occurred on October 30, 1983. She is also preceded in death by her sisters Sophia, Parthena, brother...

Feb 23, 2023

Rena C. Schaefer, 86, of North Canton, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 27, 2023, at Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas presiding. Calling hours begin at 10:00 am and a luncheon...

Feb 21, 2023

Pauline M. (Dolhun) Dureska of Canton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 21st. She celebrated her 99th birthday on January 15th. Born in Canton to the late Frank and Mary (Adamow) Dolhun, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Steve Dureska, daughter Lorraine Lahey, brothers John and Peter Dolhun, and infant sister Stella Dolhun. Pauline was...

Feb 21, 2023

Rodney "Rod" L. Fete, age 77 of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born in Canton on March 5, 1945 to the late Linus and Juanita Fete. Rod was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and served in the National Guard. He then became a Patrolman for the Canton City Police Department, retiring after...

Feb 18, 2023

Carl "Bill" Voros

September 16, 1952 – February 18, 2023 (age 70)

Carl William Voros ("Bill"), age 70, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2023. Bill was born on September 16, 1952, in Canton, Ohio to the late Carl and Rose (Bogden) Voros. He graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in 1970 and went...

Feb 18, 2023

Norma Jean (Denczak) Baroni

Mom passed away peacefully early Saturday morning with her family by her side. Mom was born in Canton on March 21, 1931. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was married to Les Baroni SR for over 50 years before his passing. Mom worked at various restaurants in North Canton, notably...

Feb 16, 2023

Dolores E. Noussias

Dolores, also known as Lorrie, started life with a bang. She was the first baby girl born on New Year's Day, January 1, 1941 to her parents, Stanley and Eleanor Hojenski. That happy event came with a newspaper article, photo, and lots of attention. She enjoyed telling humorous stories of her childhood. But it...

Feb 16, 2023

Janet Diane Tate went home to the welcoming arms of her Lord on Thursday February 16th, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Janet was born in Canton Ohio February 6, 1940 to the late David Newton and mother Ina June (Newton) Cady who proceeded her in death. Janet is Survived by her Husband and Soul Mate Thomas Tate whom she...

Feb 15, 2023

Geraldine P. Cummings, age 87 of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on September 12, 1935 to the late Francesco and Petronella (Marucca) Gatto. Geraldine was a 1953 graduate of Canton McKinley High School; she loved playing bingo, baking, and cooking.

Along with her parents, she was...

Feb 10, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James Michael "Mike" DeMarsh Sr. of Canal Fulton. He will be forever remembered in our hearts as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend to many.

Mike was born on January 1, 1957 to the late William and Irene DeMarsh of Canton. He was a...

Feb 8, 2023

Nick Codispoti age 101 of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home.

Nick was born in Sant' Andrea Apostolo dello Iono, Catanzaro, Italy on September 7, 1921 to the late Joseph and Victoria (Cosentino) Codispoti.

Nick immigrated to the United States on June 3, 1937 and attended Timken Vocational...

Feb 8, 2023

My beloved Gust, age 88, died on February 9th, 2023. He was a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, Godfather, uncle, and a friend to many. Gust was a hard worker, long days, double shifts, and a good provider for his family. As a bartender for 38 years at Topps Chalet Restaurant his call of "Next!" Could be heard regularly throughout...

Feb 7, 2023

Sophie 'Susie' (Beoglos) Manos passed away after a brief illness, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. Susie was born on August 7, 1932, in Canton, Ohio, the youngest daughter of Efstathios 'George' and Saia Beoglos. Susie lived a life full of faith, love, family, and the Church community. She was a member of St Haralambos Greek...

Feb 3, 2023

"Born on December 24th, 1927, in Middlebranch in a home with no bathrooms, Leonardo Alfredo Benedetto AKA Leonard A. Bennett passed away in a home with three bathrooms in North Canton. His mother was Maria Libra Carrozzi and his father was Giuseppe Benedetto, both from Faeto, Italy. Lenny worked for the Timken Company as a tool maker and retired...

Feb 3, 2023

Ida Mae Prendes (Schwall) died February 3, 2023 peacefully in her own home surrounded by the love of her adoring family. Ida was a loving wife to her husband of 68 years, Armando (Fatty) Prendes. Ida was the devoted mother of her three sons; Stephen (Glenna), Raymond. (Nancy) and Robert (Deb). She was the admired "Abuela" to numerous grandchildren...

Feb 2, 2023

William P. Blair III passed away on February 2, 2023. Born and raised in Canton, Bill attended The Ohio State University, and received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts in History and Government, Master of Arts in Public Administration and Juris Doctor from the College of Law. Bill was dedicated to his hometown and to his state, and served...

Feb 1, 2023

William "Bill" B. Booker, Jr., age 69 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late William B. and Margaret (Baum) Booker, Sr., he has been a Canton resident for the past eight years. He was a retired Army veteran, having served for 27 years.

Bill is survived by his...

Jan 30, 2023

Eleni C. (Shiepis) Manos age 63 of Canton, passed away Monday evening surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canton to the late Very Rev. Fr. Constantine G. Shiepis and Presvytera Panayiota Bertha C. (Christu) Shiepis, she was preceded in death by her first husband Mark Kounouzvelis. Eleni graduated from Glen-Oak High School and the University of Mount Union...

Jan 30, 2023

Dominick J. Petrack, age 91 of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Dominick and Anabel (Beeman) Petrack, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Alice D. (Braz) Petrack, brother Carmen Petrack and sister Janet R. Bell. He was a member of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist....