Obituaries

Dec 27, 2021

Lillian Mary (Guidone) Boyajian "Lil" Age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 27, 2021. Lil was born on March 7th 1932, in Wellsville, Ohio to Sabatino and Esther Guidone (Ciprian). She was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School. Lil married John M. Boyajian on, August 20th 1955. She was a member of St Paul's Catholic...

Dec 27, 2021

Jeffery P. Monastra age 60 of Canton, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. Born in Canton to the late Samuel and Nancy (Bukey) Monastra, he was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School. Jeff was employed with Miracle Concrete Contractors as a cement finisher. He loved music and was an amazing guitar player. He is survived by his bothers...

Dec 26, 2021

Aurelia Echevarria age 53 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 26, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, New York,  Aurelia was a 1986 graduate of Lake High School and a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. She was employed as a dispatcher for Diebold. Aurelia is survived by her mother Ana Echevarria Lopez (fiance Bob Rehm), father Gene...

Dec 25, 2021

Donna Jean Fidelholtz, age 82 of North Canton, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Benny and Libby Zakaski on November 18, 1939. Donna was a 1957 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Donna was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her three sons and a lifetime of socializing for...

Dec 24, 2021

Andrew A. Dasco, Sr., age 84 of North Canton, passed away early Friday morning, after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Sam and Millie (Valentine) Dasco, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Adeline (Muoio) Dasco, three infant children, sisters-in-law Teresa Dasco, and Mary Ciraci, brothers-in-law Robert Muoio, Andy Ciraci, Earl Vernier,...

Dec 23, 2021

A little bit of innocence was lost in the world when Anthony David MacLean passed away at Aultman Hospital, Dec. 23rd,2021, surrounded by family who loved him dearly. He leaves behind a trail of broken hearts of the countless whose lives he touched. Anthony has always been an active member of the community and loved being part of a...

Dec 22, 2021

Estelle Marie (Stella) Beadle, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, December 22nd. The youngest of four daughters, she was born in Canton to the late Donato Evangelista (Sora, Italy) and Evelyn Malatesta on July 29, 1935. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1953. She also graduated from Stark Technical College after studying Medical Transcription and...

Dec 21, 2021

Phyllis J. Dierdorf, age 70 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born in Dover, Ohio on May 27, 1951 to the late Charles and Mary Whitten. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Harold and Charles Thomas. Phyllis is survived by her children Lisa (Jose) Guerrero, Heather Dierdorf, Robin...

Dec 21, 2021

Tammy R. Griffin, age 52 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born in Canton on August 27, 1969. A 1987 Glen Oak High School graduate, she was later employed by the Handel Vision Clinic where she was an office administrator.

Tammy is preceded in death by her step-father Brooks Parsons. She is...

Dec 20, 2021

Jennie L. Kannam, age 91, passed away December 20, 2021 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on January 9, 1930 to the late Theeb and Bessie (Barhome) Summers in Charleston, West Virginia.

Jennie was an active member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, involved with the Ladies of St. George and volunteering at the...

Dec 19, 2021

Richard A. Marks of North Canton, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2021. Rick was born on July 5, 1948 in Jamaica, New York to the late Harry and Dorothy (Kelly) Marks. Rick graduated from Kent State University where he met the love of his life, Marlene Baker. He worked for Field Local School District as a...

Dec 18, 2021

Samuel "Sam" Stepanovich age 80 of Canton, passed away Saturday December 18, 2021. Born in Canton to the late Eli and Margaret (Aventino) Stepanovich, he was a 1959 graduate of Canton South High School. Sam was an Army veteran serving in Germany.. He retired from Diebold after 30 years then worked for Nimen Sheet Metal for 14 years before...

Dec 14, 2021

MARIE (MITRI) SHAHEEN

Marie M Shaheen 91 passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 14th 2021.

Marie was born in Hasbaya, Lebanon on May 28th 1930 to George and Emilee Mitri. She immigrated to the US in 1949 after marrying her husband of 53 years Shafeek. Marie came to this country not speaking any English and...

Dec 12, 2021

David Alan Addington age 61 of Canton, passed away Sunday evening. Born in Canton to the late Paul E. Sr. and Ann(Miller) Addington, he was preceded in death by his brother Paul E. Addington Jr. David was a 1979 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. He was an avid Bulldog and sports fan. He enjoyed helping as an assistant...

Dec 10, 2021

Mark B. Kibler, age 53 of Canton, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born in Canton on May 8, 1968 to the late William Kibler Jr. and Adele (Nasseff) Kibler. Mark graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 1986, and continued his education at The University of Akron, receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He...

Dec 6, 2021

Jodilyn I. Pritchard age 46 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday Dec 6, 2021. Born in Canton to the late George F. And Hilda (Batten) Pritchard, Jodi was a 1998 graduate of McKinley High School. She graduated from Aultman School of Nursing in 2004. Her biggest accomplishment was being the first college graduate in her family. Jodi enjoyed...

Dec 3, 2021

Robert D. (Bob) Figurella, age 80, of Canton passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, from complications of COVID-19. Bob was born March 20, 1941, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Patsy and Amelia Figurella. He was a 1959 graduate of Brookfield High School, Brookfield, Ohio, and attended the University of Massachusetts. Starting at the age of 14 he worked after school...

Nov 29, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Myers age 77 of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday, November 29, 2021. He was born on January 30, 1944 to the late Robert and Jean Myers and was a 1963 graduate of McKinley High School. Ron was a member of the Blue Knights and his work resume included the Hoover Company, Plain Local School District, and...

Nov 27, 2021

Angeline "Angie" Bigler, age 94 of Canton, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio she graduated from Central High School. As the oldest daughter of the late Carmen and Mary Lombardi she carried the role of caring and protective big sister to the end. She was a loving wife, dedicated mother and grandmother, a...

Nov 25, 2021

Karen A. Babcock, age 69 of North Canton, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was born in Canton on July 24, 1952 to the late Robert and Etta (Murrey) Fries. Karen was a 1970 Timken Vocational High School graduate, and was later employed by the Canton City Water Department, retiring in 2001. Above all, Karen loved spending...