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Frank E. Abel
Dec 3, 2022
Frank E. Abel, age 84 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born in Mineral City, Ohio on March 2, 1938 to the late Ralph and Velma Abel. Frank retired from Iron Worker Local #550. He member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, the St. Haralabos Men's Club, and the Canton AHEPA Chapter 59.
...Steve M. Miller
Nov 28, 2022
Steve M. Miller, February 20, 1925 - November 28, 2022. Steve was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Elizabeth Miller, who immigrated from Hungary to Barberton in 1924, his brothers Joseph, Peter and Mike Miller and by his wife of 65 years Evelyn Casey Miller. He is survived by...
William A. Becher
Nov 28, 2022
William Alfred Becher, age 50 of Canton, Ohio, passed suddenly Monday, November 28th. He was a 1990 graduate of Glen Oak High School. William was a barber by trade for 30 years. He is survived by his daughters Brooklyn, Cydni, and Kyla; mother Kathleen (O'Donohue) Becher; father Alfred H. Becher; brothers Jon Paul and Christopher Robert; and nieces Emma...
Martha E. Santangelo
Nov 28, 2022
Martha E. Santangelo, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born in Canton on September 21, 1932 to the late Earl and Ida (Rambo) Robinson. Martha later retired from Charter One Bank, where she worked as a receptionist. Throughout her life, Martha had many hobbies, including bird watching, playing bingo, putting together puzzles,...
Louis J. Stefancich
Nov 26, 2022
Louis James Stefancich "Coach Stef" was born September 7, 1945 to Louis Julian and Pauline Stefancich. Stef passed away November 26, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Lois (Thomas) Beck, and brother-in-law John Jandura.
He is survived by his sister Carolyn Jandura, his dog Sammy, and the love of his life, Paula Rafailedes....
Mary (Athanasiadis) Aslanides
Nov 25, 2022
Mary (Marianthe) Aslanides
Mary Aslanides, 87, of Louisville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Sanctuary Grande after a long illness. Born in Lefkohori, Greece on November 7th, 1935 to the late Thanasi and Alexandra Athanasiadis. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Paul, sister Fotini of Greece, and brothers Costa, John and Greg...
Fotine "Faye" Rafailedes
Nov 23, 2022
Fotine Rafailedes passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born on August 23, 1928 to the late Moises and Maria Rafailedes. Along with her parents, she was preceded by two brothers George and Anastas "Nasty" Rafailedes. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and Holy Trinity Senior Citizens.
Fotine is survived by...
Patsy Demetro
Nov 19, 2022
Pasty "Mom Peach" DeMetro, age 91 of Canton, passed away on Saturday. November 19, 2022. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Eli and Rosie Miller. Patsy was a loving mom, mother-in-law, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She enjoyed the holidays and loved the Lord.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
John C. Ghezzi, Jr.
Nov 17, 2022
John C Ghezzi, age 86, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Patricia Ghezzi (Erickson), brother Ernest Ghezzi, and granddaughter Tomi Ghezzi. He is survived by children Charlene Parkinson (John), Rocco Ghezzi (Ronda), Michael Ghezzi (Denise), six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, brother Richard...
Florence Sharleen (Mari) Cotopolis
Nov 12, 2022
Florence 'Sharleen' Cotopolis
June 17, 1934 - November 12, 2022
Sharleen Cotopolis, 88, died peacefully on November 12th after a short illness, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Sharleen lived a humble Christian life providing comfort and solace to others while asking for little in return. Along with her husband, Bill, they taught...
Leland "Lee" Dennis Ducey
Nov 11, 2022
Leland "Lee" Dennis Ducey, dedicated father of two daughters, Milissa and Christina Ducey, grandfather to Shyanne Victoria Blake, Kaylinn Christine Blake, and Christopher Shevell Blake, Jr., brother, uncle, and friend to many, lost a courageous fight against cancer on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the age of 63.
Lee was born to Charles, Sr. and Florence Ducey...
Joseph L. Homoney
Nov 11, 2022
Joseph "Joe" L. Homoney age 78 of North Canton, passed away early Friday morning. He was born in Wilkinsburg, PA to the late Joseph and Sophie (Sofilkanich) Homoney. A lifetime Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan and having tried out for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Joe was a teacher and football coach for St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Green High...
David Tomey
Nov 7, 2022
David Tomey 3/25/39 - 11/7/22
David Tomey passed away from an extended illness on November 7 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Canton on March 25, 1939, to Mike and Padea (Albert) Tomey. He graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1957. He served his country in the US Army overseas from...
Evelyn (Papadopoulos) Kotanides
Nov 7, 2022
Evelyn (Evanthia) Kotanides
August 21, 1933 – November 7, 2022
Evelyn Kotanides, nee Papadopoulos, of Canton, Oh, age 89, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 surrounded by her children. Born in Canton to the late Kyriakos "Peter" and Effie (Yossifides) Papadopoulos and being one of the six 'Papadopoulos sisters of Canton', she is the...
Linda M. (Rea) Frustaci
Nov 6, 2022
On November 6, 2022, Linda Marie (Rea) Frustaci, age 79, passed away in the afternoon surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Canton to the late Felice and Antoinette (Betro) Rea. A 1960 Central Catholic High School graduate, Linda went on to graduate from Mercy School of Nursing in 1963 to begin her passion of helping others...
Joseph C. Comanitz
Oct 30, 2022
Joseph C. Comanitz, age 73 of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 30th. Born in Canton to the late Joseph and Teresa (Nicozini) Comanitz, he was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Comanitz, Jr. and brother-in-law Thomas Watt Sr. He was a 1967 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a graduate of Walsh University with a B.S. in...
Michael Scott Santangelo
Oct 25, 2022
Michael Scott Santangelo, 59, passed quietly Tuesday morning October 25, 2022. He was born on June 25, 1963 in Canton, Ohio. Michael graduated from East Canton High School in 1981. Following graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corps, served two tours and was honorably discharged the summer of 1987. In 1999 he became a licensed crane operator and worked...
Very Rev. Fr. Constantine G. Shiepis
Oct 23, 2022
Father Constantine G. Shiepis of Canton, age 91, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Paphos, Cyprus on September 17th, 1931 to the late George and Eleni Shiepis. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Presbytera Panayiota, sister Stella Symeonides, and son-in-law Mark Kounouzvelis.
He is survived...
Larry D. Murphy
Oct 22, 2022
Larry D. Murphy, age 57 of North Canton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born in Canton on September 2, 1965 to the late Charles and Gloria Murphy. Larry was a graduate of Hoover High School, and received many degrees including an Executive MBA from The Ohio State University in 2012. Larry is survived by...
Anthony "Tony" G. Aman
Oct 22, 2022
Anthony "Tony" G. Aman, age 62 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born in Canton on February 9, 1960 to the his late father George Aman and late mother Evelyn (Kallos) Aman. Tony was a graduate of Glen Oak High School, and furthered his education at Akron University where he received his Bachelor's Degree...
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