Obituaries

Mar 30, 2022

George L. Carpenter from Santa Rosa, California passed away unexpectedly March 30, 2022, while visiting in Canton, Ohio. He was born January 26, 1956 in Glendale, California and raised in Canton, Ohio. He is survived by wife Janice Carpenter and children, Sarah, Jack (Jane) and Lisa, from a previous marriage George and Alex Carpenter, granddaughters, Gia, Riyanna and Zoe,...

Mar 27, 2022

Theresa LaGambo (nee Malcomb) passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022. Born November 27, 1970, she was the wife of Donald LaGambo of Canton, and daughter of Margaret Miller (nee Williams) of Columbus, Ohio and Rick Malcomb of Thailand. She was a 1989 graduate of Perry High School and a 1993 graduate of the University of Akron. Theresa was also...

Mar 27, 2022

Rebecca Jean (Smith) Kane, age 98 of Jackson Twp, passed away early Sunday, March 27, 2022. Jean was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish and a 1942 graduate of Barberton High School. Jean was a life long homemaker who loved to read, play Jeopardy and take walks. Born in Akron to the late Levi and Hazel...

Mar 26, 2022

Patricia J. (Fletcher) Sifft, age 82 of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. Born in Canton to the late Robert and Eunice Fletcher, and was preceded in death by her brothers James and Robert and sisters Dorothy and Mary. Patricia was a 1958 graduate of McKinley High School, and a member of Christ the Servant Parish. She loved...

Mar 25, 2022

Pat N. Fehlman stepped into her heavenly home on March 25, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her husband and children. Christ welcomed Pat with His open arms and welcomed her into His everlasting kingdom as a victor over her earthly cancer. "Well done thy good and faithful servant," He says. She is...

Mar 20, 2022

Martha Jane Brown, age 83 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by her family. She was born in Kirby, Pennsylvania on April 6, 1938 to the late Paul and Marie Thompson. Martha began to work for McDonald's Co. in 1974, and continued working until her retirement in 2008 after 34 years...

Mar 20, 2022

Foradas, George J. a loving husband, father, and grandparent, was born in Canton, Ohio May 18, 1923 and lived here much of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents Dimitrios and Militsa (Stavropoulos) Foradas, brothers Gus, Robert, and Peter. Survivors include his loving wife Sophia, his sons James and Christos Foradas, and several grandchildren and great...

Mar 17, 2022

Michael J Khourey of Canton, OH passed away March 17th 2022 with his family by his side. A lifelong resident of Canton, Mike was born on December 26th 1952 and a graduate of St Thomas Aquinas High School. He attended Kent State Stark University where he met the love of his life and quickly married her before she wised...

Mar 11, 2022

Mary Louise (Cavalier) Fernandez age 95 of North Canton, passed away Friday evening at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Middlebranch to the late Marco and Prospera (Guarnieri) Cavalier, she was also preceded in death by her husband Cesar (Splatz) Fernandez, brothers John and Joe Cavalier. She was a graduate of Middlebranch High School and a member...

Mar 10, 2022

Ronald Castenze Musacchia, age 85 of Brooksville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was born in Brewster, Ohio on August 6, 1936. He was a USAR veteran and attended St. Clement Catholic Church. Ronald later retired as a self-employed contractor. He had a passion for woodworking, was a jack of all trades, and loved playing poker...

Mar 5, 2022

James W. Gordon, Jr., age 81 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born in Canton on July 9, 1940 to the late James Gordon and Josephine Potoscnak, Sr. Jim was a gradate of Sandy Valley High School, and after proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He later returned to...

Mar 5, 2022

Joseph A. Schiavone, age 70 of Canton, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born in Canton on November 11, 1951 to the late Biaggio and Virginia (Barnett) Schiavone. Joe was a 1969 graduate from Timken Vocational High School, and after proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He later retired from the U.S....

Mar 1, 2022

Samuel Dominic Venuto, age 94 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born in Canton to the late Geraldo and Esther (Malatesta) Venuto on August 8, 1927. Sam retired from the Ford Motor Company after 35 years of employment. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Lena Venuto, brother...

Mar 1, 2022

Charles W. "Bud" McCall, age 74 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday. Born in Canton to the late Woodrow and Edith (Ferris) McCall, Bud was a 1965 graduate of Glenwood High School and a 1969 graduate of the University of Mount Union. He continued his education at The University of Akron, where he received his Master's Degree in Business...

Mar 1, 2022

Linda K. Moore, age 74, was born in Minerva, Ohio on September 27, 1947 and passed away March 1, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Hannah (Biggins) Pore, her husband Jack, son-in-law Chris Leo and brothers; Russell, Charles Jr. ,Ed and Jerry.

She is survived by her...

Feb 28, 2022

Ernest "Ernie" P. Ianni, age 90 of Canton, passed away Monday, February 28th. Born in Belmonte, Calabria, Italy to the late Vincenzo and Emilia (Porco) Ianni, he was also preceded in death by brothers Frank and Guido Ianni. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and the McKinley Eagles Aerie #2370. He was Air Force veteran of...

Feb 28, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Ranalli, age 92 of Canton passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born in Canton on February 16, 1930 to the late John and Elizabeth Ranalli. Tony graduated from Canton McKinley High School, and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was later employed by Gibbons and Grable Contractors, retiring after...

Feb 23, 2022

Josephine L. (Yannone) Rossetti, age 95, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23rd. She was a life resident of Canton. Lifetime, faithful member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish, a member of the Miraculous Medal Solidarity, where she served as President, Secretary, and Treasurer, bereavement team member, lector,...

Feb 21, 2022

The family of Tracey Renee Doud Lorenz of Canton is saddened to announce her sudden passing on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the age of 53 years. She is survived by husband Chris Lorenz; daughters Victoria (Jonathan) French and Doreen Montano; stepchildren Eddie, Peggy, and Jessica Montano; beloved grandchildren Alaric French, Gracelyn Tengelitsch, Bartholomew Ballejos, and Arslan Montano; parents...

Feb 21, 2022

Connie J. Speakman, age 84, of Canton, passed away Monday, February 21st. Born in Canton to the late James and Audrey (Stokey) Bumpas, she was also preceded in death by her sister Patricia Moegling. Connie was a 1955 graduate of Lehman High School. She continued her education at Ohio University, graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts in...