Obituaries

Apr 9, 2023

Concetta "Connie" (Forchione) Dolph, age 91 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born in Middlebranch, Ohio on September 12, 1931 to the late Mike and Carmela (Janello) Forchione. Connie graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 1950, and was later employed by Nickle's Bakery. She retired in 1997 after 17 years.

Along...

Apr 6, 2023

Monique (Monica) (Mickey) DeChiara age 92, passed away early Thursday morning on April 6, 2023 after an extended illness. Monique was born in Paris, France on November 26, 1930 to Georgette and Rigaletto Gelli. Monique was a retired employee of the Hoover Company where she worked for 37 years. In addition to her parents, Monique was proceeded in death...

Apr 1, 2023

Sandra J. Myers, died April 1, 2023 from many health problems. Born July 3, 1967 to Robert (deceased) and Rosemary Myers. Also survived by sister Susan Myers, sister Catherine (Myers) Bowe (James), brother Father Nicodemus (Robert Myers) and a host of cousins, and Uncle Don Isler. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 10 to 11 am...

Mar 30, 2023

Mark E. Reiss, age 57 of Canton, passed away on March 30, 2023. He was born in Tiffin, Ohio on June 12, 1965 to the late Marvin and Norma (Mirer) Reiss. Mark graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School, and after earned a Bachelor's Degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. An active member of Canton Nazarene Church, he was also...

Mar 30, 2023

Norman D. Stropki

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Norman D. Stropki, 88, of Canton, passed away on March 30, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Andrew and Bernadetta (Gilmore) Stropki, he was preceded in death by his brother Wayne (Stropki), stepson Michael O'Connor and has been reunited with his loving wife of 31 years, Betty, who passed away...

Mar 27, 2023

Michael W. Archibald age 62 of Akron, passed away unexpectedly Monday. Born in Canton to the late Allen and Nancy (Pfau) Archibald, he was a 1978 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. He is survived by his life partner Lynn Fisher of the home, brothers Steve (Tracy) Archibald of Canton, Ron Archibald of Ft. Myers, Florida, Tony Archibald of...

Mar 22, 2023

Rita J. (Narduzzi) Rossetti age 95 of Dover, passed away early Wednesday. Born in Coseano, Italy to the late August and Domenica (Florissi) Narduzzi, she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Rossetti, sister Yola Bambeck, brothers August and Louis Narduzzi. Rita loved her family, ballroom dancing, flower arranging, and travel. She was the former owner of Rita's...

Mar 20, 2023

MaryAnn (Pallotta) Carosello, age 70 of Canton, passed away Monday. Born in Canton to the late Dominick and Patricia (Lamiell) Pallotta, she was preceded in death by her brothers Michael, Joseph, and Nick Pallotta. She was a 1970 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. MaryAnn enjoyed being outdoors golfing and fishing. She was a proud supporter of all...

Mar 20, 2023

James "Jimmy" J. Lerario, age 67 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 20, 2023. Jimmy was born in Canton on June 22, 1955 to the late Joseph and Angeline Lerario. He was a 1973 graduate of Canton McKinley High School where he was awarded First Team All-Ohio Football and earned a scholarship to Kent State University. In 1995,...

Mar 19, 2023

Josephine "Pina" Marcantonio, age 93, loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 and is now united in peace with her late husband, Ezio. She was born in Sulmona, Italy on June 15, 1929 to the late James and Assunta Letteri. Pina will forever be our a beacon of patience, resilience and strength....

Mar 17, 2023

On March 17th Barbara Ethel Ghezzi passes away peacefully at St. Luke Lutheran Home. Barbara was born on October 22, 1931in Canton Ohio to John and Angela Byington. She grew up in a full household with 5 siblings: Jim, Joe, Jeff, Carol and JoAnn. Barbara met the love of her life Ernie Ghezzi while attending McKinley High School. They...

Mar 14, 2023

Mary Ellen Rawlings, age 72 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1950 to the late Charles and Mary (Lebo) McKay. Mary was a member of Crystal Park United Methodist Church, and a very active member in the community.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 13, 2023

Sophia Hadjian age 85 passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Canton to the late Haralambos and Haricklia (Hadjipanayiotou) Hadjian, she was also preceded in death by her brothers John and Tom Hadjian, sisters Ann Economos and Mary Anastas, and brother-in-law Sam Anastas.

Sophia is survived by her...

Mar 9, 2023

James J. Piccari, 67, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Linda Piccari and his three sons Kevin Piccari (wife Tiffany), Stephen Piccari (fiancé Monica), Jeff Piccari, and his beloved grandson Landon.

Jim was born on December 15, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to his late parents...

Mar 9, 2023

Wendy D. Vaught age 52 of Canton, passed away Thursday. A life resident of Canton, she was a 1988 graduate of Glen Oak High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in History from Kent State University, a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Akron, and her Master's Degree in Social Work from Cleveland...

Mar 7, 2023

Carol R. (Jacobs) Cottrill age 61 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Born in Canton to the late Wendell and Carolyn (Jones) Jacobs, she was preceded in death by her bothers Tim, Jack, and Mike Jacobs. She was a 1980 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and earned an Associates Degree from Brown-Mackie College. Carol was a...

Mar 4, 2023

Louis A. Narduzzi age 83 of North Canton, passed away Saturday, March 4th. Born in Canton to the late August and Domenica (Florissi) Narduzzi, he was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn (Anzellotti) Narduzzi, infant son Gregory Narduzzi, brother August Narduzzi Jr., and sister Yolanda Bambeck. Louis was a retired electrician and member of the IBEW Local #540....

Mar 4, 2023

SADIE ELLIS KANNAM

Sadie Ellis Kannam age 95, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023 after a short illness.

Sadie graduated from Homestead High in Homestead, PA. She was employed at Gimbels department store in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. for sixteen years until she met and was courted by her late husband Jim. They were married...

Mar 4, 2023

John M. Fakelis, 86, of Canton, Ohio, beloved husband, father, papou, and friend to anyone who met him passed peacefully in his sleep on March 4, 2023.

Born January 30, 1937 in Pispilounta, Chios, Greece, he traveled the world throughout his life, first as a Merchant Marine and later in life during his yearly winter cruises with...

Mar 2, 2023

John A. Garcia, age 76, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born in Canton on August 16, 1946 to the late Manuel and Angelina Garcia. John was a 1964 graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a 1969 graduate of Kent State University. He became a schoolteacher, retiring from Canton City Schools after 34 years. John...