John "Jack" Thomas Batchelder
May 25, 2023
John "Jack" Thomas Batchelder 5/10/1990 – 5/25/2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, Jack Batchelder, who went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Jack was born May 10, 1990, in Cincinnati, Ohio to James and Jacquie Batchelder. He lived most...
Ernest "Ernie" J. Buonocore, Jr.
May 15, 2023
Ernest "Ernie" J. Buonocore, Jr., age 68 of Canton, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1955 to the late Ernest, Sr. and Jean (Barnett) Buonocore. He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1974, and after worked for 28 years at the Hercules Manufacturing Company....
Helen L. (Bednarz) Stevens
May 14, 2023
Helen L. (Bednarz) Gatts-Stevens
Born September 22, 1929, Helen passed away on May 14, 2023 at the age of 93. She enjoyed a full life with her late husband, her two sons, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Following her graduation from Canton Lincoln High School, Helen married George "Bud" Gatts and they had two sons,...
Rachel "Rae" V. (Recchio) Whitacre
May 13, 2023
Rachel "Rae" V. (Recchio) Whitacre, age 90 of Minerva, passed away early Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late Anthony and Palma (Gambone) Recchio, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Frank Whitacre, son James Costello, brother Frank Recchio, and sisters Diana Recchio and Theresa Devies. She was a 1950 graduate of Timken Vocational...
Esther M. (Correlli) Destefano
May 12, 2023
ESTHER M. DESTEFANO (nee Correlli)
Esther Mary DeStefano, "Tess", age 94, passed away on May 12, 2023. The youngest of six children, Tess was born on September 16, 1928, the daughter of Giovanni (John) and Vincenza Carrelli. She was raised with a strong work ethic, instilled by both of her parents who immigrated to this country from...
Lorreen E. Biasella
May 12, 2023
Our beloved sister and aunt, Lorreen Elizabeth Biasella, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023. Lorreen was born on January 8, 1949 to the late Edmund and Wanda (Bik) Biasella. She was a graduate of St. Joan of Arc, Central Catholic High School, and Kent State University.
A lifelong educator, Lorreen retired after more...
Christos Politis
May 9, 2023
Christos Politis, age 74 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born in Fterno, Greece on November 21,1948 to the late Elias and Eleni (Kotopodis) Politis. He served in the Army in Greece during his younger years. In later years he was a merchant marine and traveled the world. In 1978 he migrated to the...
Kenneth C. Sherer
Apr 29, 2023
Kenneth C. Sherer age 52 of Canton, passed away due to extended illness on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Born in Canton, he was a 1989 graduate of Jackson High School and attended Loyola University. He was a well respected sales manager for H.H. Gregg who always put his customers first. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth...
Ricky G. Gallagher
Apr 29, 2023
Ricky G. Gallagher, age 70 of Massillon, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Lawrence and Virginia (Stephen) Gallagher, he was preceded in death by his siblings Dan Gallagher, Tim Gallagher, and Becky Tucker. Ricky was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Canton. He worked for Conrail Railroad...
Esther J. (Beck) Mohr
Apr 27, 2023
Esther Jeanne (Beck) Mohr
Esther (Jeanne) Mohr, age 96, residing in Louisville, OH (formally of Canton) passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2023. Jeanne was born on May 14, 1926 in Canton, OH to the late Ralph and Esther (Rauschenbach) Beck. She resided in Canton until 2011 when she moved to Louisville to live with...
Harry Kotagides
Apr 25, 2023
Harry Kotagides age 84 of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening. Born in Canton to the late Harry and Nicoliny (John) Kotagides, he was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Juliana (Namciu) Kotagides, brother John Kotagides, and sister-in-law Barbara (Amiss) Kotagides.
Harry was a 1957 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, a member of Holy...
Brother Ernest R. Paquet, Jr.
Apr 21, 2023
Brother Ernest Paquet passed into the loving arms of the Lord on April 21, 2023, at the tender age of 98. Born in 1925 in Biddeford, ME, Brother Ernest Paquet joined the Brothers of Christian Instruction after graduating in 1941 as valedictorian of St. Louis High School, which was operated by the Congregation. "I found them to be a...
Sally L. (Feller) Gambow
Apr 20, 2023
Sally L. (Feller) Gambow age 81 of Canton, passed away Thursday April 20th. Born in Canton to the late Cletus and Katherine (Oldfield) Feller, she was preceded in death by her brother Rich Feller, and sisters Carol Smith, Jean Alexander, Bev Moauro, and Kathy Feller. Sally was a 1959 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She was a member...
Janet Eassa Shaheen
Apr 18, 2023
Janet Eassa Shaheen passed away on April 18 at the age of 90 after a long and full life. A lifetime resident of Canton, Ohio, Janet was the youngest child of the late Eassa and Jamelle Shaheen. She is preceded in death by her brothers, George "Dempsey" and sister-in-law Faye (Abraham) Shaheen, Charles Eassa Shaheen Sr., Eassa "Ace" Shaheen,...
Dorothy D. (Pappadakis) Delianides
Apr 18, 2023
Dorothy Dolores Pappas Delianides passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. She was the embodiment of love and touched so many with her kindness and warm heart. A wonderful loving mother, sister, grandmother, godmother and dear friend. Born on April 27, 1934, Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother, Angeline Pappadakis Halkias (1984), father Emanuel (Mike) Pappadakis of...
Bruce A. Ohman
Apr 16, 2023
Bruce A. Ohman, age 68 of Dellroy, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born November 15, 1954 in Canton to the late Albert and Donna (Sabarese) Ohman. Bruce was a 1972 graduate of Louisville High School. His work ethic was like no other, with early employment through Service Packaging and currently with Republic Steel. He was an...
Mary "Tina" (Protos) Pappas
Apr 16, 2023
Mary "Tina" (Protos) Pappas age 81 of Canton, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was devoted to her Orthodox Faith, family and grandchildren whom she adored. She always found a way to be there for everyone. She was an excellent cook and had a passion for baking and entertaining. Born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Nick and...
Mary Ann Lemmo
Apr 11, 2023
Mary Ann "Mare" (Cerrato) Lemmo of Canton, OH, died at the age of 73 on April 11, 2023, after her battle with cancer. Mare was born to Joe and Pauline (Concato) Cerrato on February 27, 1950. She was a lifelong resident of Canton, attending St. Paul Grade School and Timken Vocational High School (Class of '68). Before she married...
Daniel W. Simile
Apr 10, 2023
Daniel W. Simile, age 84 of North Canton, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. Born in Canton to the late William and Catherine (Muccilli) Simile in 1939, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Jane (Keyer) Simile.
Dan was a 1957 graduate of Lincoln High School, and served in the U. S. Army...
Bonita M. Raymondi
Apr 10, 2023
Bonita M. Raymondi age 80 of Massillon, passed away early Monday morning. Born in Canton to the late Paul and Gemina (Donatini) Raymondi, she was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and the Philomathean Society for the Blind.
Bonita loved to draw, write short stories and listen to music. She attended Stark DD for...
