Donald J. Diruzza
Jun 18, 2022
Donald Joseph DiRuzza, age 84, of Canton, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Charlotte, NC.
Don was born July 1, 1937, to his parents Serafino and Josephine (Atteniese) DiRuzza, and was a long-time resident of both Canton and Sarasota, FL. A 1956 graduate of Lincoln High School, he served eight years in the...
Francis O. Hagan
Jun 17, 2022
Francis O. Hagan, 86, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 17th, at home. Frank was born on October 20, 1935, in North Crosby, Ontario to his beloved parents, Alphonsus and Mary Mable Hagan who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith (Stephans) Hagan, four children, Patrick (Svetlana) Hagan, Kathleen (Robert) Hon, Mary...
Stylianos Mihailides
Jun 17, 2022
Stylianos Mihailides, age 62 of Canton, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1960 to the late Mihail and Parthena Mihailides. Stylianos retired from Akron Central Engraving.
He is survived by his sister Paraskevi (Steve) Papadopoulos; brothers Maximos Mihailides and George Mihailides; nieces Maria, Parthena, and Annastasia; and many uncles, aunts,...
Rita M. (Olivieri) Pandoli
Jun 16, 2022
Rita M. (Olivieri) Pandoli age 86 of Massillon, passed away Thursday evening. Born in Coatesville, PA to the late Anthony and Jennie (Spinelli) Olivieri, she was preceded in death by her son David Pandoli, and brother-in-law Jay Angelo. Rita was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Church and the Miraculous Medal Sodality. She was a graduate of Lincoln...
Cynthia M. (Roman) Baker
Jun 15, 2022
Cynthia "Cindy" M. (Roman) Baker age 68 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday. Born in Canton to the late Edward and Nancy (Minocchi) Roman, she was a 1972 graduate of Glenwood High School. Cindy was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, Little Flower Alter and Rosary Society, enjoyed repairing rosaries and was involved in craft shows around the county....
Nicholas J. Pacelli
Jun 12, 2022
Nicholas J. Pacelli, age 61 of Canton, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Nick was born on August 13, 1961 in Canton, and was a 1981 graduate of Perry High School. He later retired from Stark Industrial, where he worked as a Machinist for nineteen years. Nick was a very kind and generous man,...
Ernestina "Tina" M. (Procario) Mcgowan
Jun 8, 2022
Ernestina "Tina" McGowan (Procario).
Tina passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 8, 2022, after a long hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born December 3, 1954 in Canton, Ohio to the late Ermanno and Mary Procario. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David McGowan and...
Alfonsina "Frances" Pileggi
Jun 6, 2022
Alfonsina "Frances" Pileggi nee Codispoti
Frances passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 6, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on August 2, 1940 in Sant'Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio, Calabria, Italy to the late Bruno and Anna Maria Codispoti. With her family on January 13, 1958, she immigrated to Brooklyn, New...
John S. Silagy
Jun 2, 2022
On Thursday, June 2, 2022, John Silagy, loving husband and father of five children, passed away peacefully at the age of 87. John (John S.) is survived by his wife of 67 years, Anne, his five children, John Silagy, Susan Monteleone, Andrea Arnold (Craig), Sharon Funk and Melissa Rudd (Andy) and his eight grandchildren, Adrienne, Anthony, Ashley, Abby, Audrey,...
Rodolfo M. Vincenti
May 31, 2022
Rodolfo Vincenti
Rodolfo M. Vincenti, 88, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home on May 31, 2022 after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years whom he adored, Carmela (Mandarano); devoted son Claude; cherished daughters Sylvie and Nadia and his beloved grandchildren Sophie and Alex. Born in...
Martha A. "Tootie" (Nichols) Malcuit
May 25, 2022
Martha A. (Nichols) Malcuit, known by all as "Tootie," age 58 of Middlebranch, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was born in Charleston, WV and was a 1982 graduate of GlenOak High School. Tootie had many friends she loved dearly. If you knew her, you loved her; always making people laugh with her ornery personality.
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Josephine M. (Vicente) Mezquita
May 24, 2022
Mrs. Josephine Marie Mezquita passed away early Tuesday morning. Mrs. Mezquita was born in Martiago, Spain on April 8, 1925 to the late Rafael and Carmela Vicente. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon, as well as a member of The Spanish-American Club (men's club and the ladies' club). She enjoyed playing cards with the...
Stella (Cotsakos) Vallos
May 22, 2022
Stella (Cotsakos) Vallos, age 74, passed away peacefully May 22, 2022. Stella was born in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Nicholas and Ethel Cotsakos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Virginia, mother-in-law Beatrice Vallos, brother-in-law John and his wife Donna Vallos.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her...
Daniel Moore
May 22, 2022
Daniel Moore, age 78, was born on May 4, 1944 to the late David and Elsie Moore in Bayard, Ohio. He passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 22, 2022 with family at his side. Dan was retired from PCC in Minerva. He loved NASCAR and working in his yard.
Dan is survived by his...
Popey (Calliopi) A. (Antoney) Kleon
May 19, 2022
Popey (Calliopi) Antoney Kleon passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022 at the age of 85. Popey was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Demetria and George Antoney. She was a 1954 graduate of Timken High School where she was honored with the outstanding female vocalist award. She graduated from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio with a...
Peter Kalantzis
May 19, 2022
Peter Kalantzis age 87 of Canton, passed away early Thursday. Born in Athineon, Arcadia, Greece to the late George and Georgia (Sotiropoulos) Kalantzis, he was also preceded in death by a special daughter Rena Marshall and brothers Vasilis and Kostas Kalantzis. He was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church and the Order of AHEPA Chapter #59. Peter...
Bruno J. Magisano
May 18, 2022
Bruno J. Magisano, age 54 of Canton, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was born in Canton on November 10, 1967, and was a 1986 graduate of GlenOak High School. Bruno was later employed by the Stark County Library and the Suarez Corporation; he loved spending his time fishing, hunting, and gardening.
Bruno is...
James G. Vahila
May 15, 2022
James G. Vahila, 80, of Malvern, Ohio passed away May 15, 2022 after an extended illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio November 17, 1941 to the late George and Virginia Vahila. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Terry Vahila (Terrett); sons Jim (Heather) Vahila and Jason (Veronica) Vahila; daughters Jessica Vahila and Jaime (Rod) Fox;...
Angeline C. Fire
May 13, 2022
Angeline C. Fire, age 96 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2022. She was born in Canton on December 8, 1925 to the late Sam and Josephine (Impagliozza) Fire. Angie was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish.
Along with her parents, Angie was preceded in death by her brothers Charlie Marcelli, Robert Fire,...
Steven J. Sheneman
May 12, 2022
Steven J. Sheneman, age 57 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022. A life resident of Canton, Steve was a 1982 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He never met a stranger. Steve was a very loving son, husband, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife Teresa (Mann) Sheneman, with whom they would have...
