Obituaries

Oct 28, 2021

Sylvia M. (Radakovich) Mavrakis, age 97 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1923 in Canton to the late Michael and Mildred (Radasovich) Radakovich. She was retired from the St. Regis Paper Company, formerly The Corrugated Box Company.

She loved her husband, her church, her home, and her family....

Oct 26, 2021

Peter E. Bobish, age 88 of Canton, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Canton to the late Charles and Anna (Tzitz) Bobish, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Stella (Barnhouse) Bobish, infant son Peter E. Bobish, Jr., sister Matilda Mary Westbeld, and brother...

Oct 25, 2021

James "Jim" Schiavone, age 88 of Canton, passed away Monday evening. Born in Canton to the late Carlo and Angelina (Tortola) Schiavone, he was preceded in death by his brothers Louis, Anthony Schiavone, and sister Mary DeMario. Jim Was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He was an Army veteran. Jim was a member of St. Michael the...

Oct 24, 2021

Antonio Frustaci, age 82 of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning. Born in Sant' Andrea, Italy to the late Vincenzo and Caterina Frustaci, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Rose (Carubia) Frustaci and sister-in-law Gina Re. Antonio came to Canton in 1957. He retired from the Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service....

Oct 23, 2021

Michael Mandalenakis, age 87, of North Canton, passed away peacefully Saturday October 23, 2021. Born in Kitherida, Crete, Greece on January 17, 1934 to the late Dimitrios and Athena (Ireonimides) Mandalenakis, he was preceded in death by his sister Maria Callas and beloved nephew, Dimitri McCullough. Mike, above all, loved mathematics, gardening and building things. He was the cherished...

Oct 22, 2021

Rita (Polverini) Zavarelli age 90 of East Canton, passed away Friday, October 22st at Mercy Medical Hospital after a brief illness. Rita and her late husband were the retired owners of Zavarelli's Pizza, established in 1959 and still going strong with the hard work and dedication of son Mike and daughter Regina. She was a very proud and caring...

Oct 21, 2021

Nick J. Heropulos, age 66 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Born in Canton to the late Nufre and Pam (Semertsidis) Heropulos, Nick was a 1974 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Along with his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his...

Oct 19, 2021

Paul Bailey, Sr., age 72 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton to the late Clarence and Pearl (Harper) Bailey, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter Natalie, brother William, and sister Betty Cowles.

Paul was a 1967 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a...

Oct 16, 2021

Christian M. Carothers age 66 of Canton, passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was preceded in death by his mother Margaret (Rapp) Carothers. Chris grew up in Cadiz, Ohio and was an avid musician who loved playing the drums. He was a member of COGWA (Church of God, A Worldwide Association). Chris was...

Oct 14, 2021

Everett E. Daniels, Jr., age 85 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2021 surrounded by family. Ev was born June 12, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Helen and Everett Daniels, Sr.

Ev was a 1954 graduate of Edgewood High School in Pittsburgh, where he was celebrated as the Pennsylvania State Track Champion in...

Oct 13, 2021

Nelson C. Wise age 71 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday morning. Born in Glendale, West Virginia to the late Clarence and Loretta (Rine) Wise, he was preceded in death by his brothers Eugene, Eric, and Joseph Wise. Nelson was a 1969 graduate of Carrollton High School and an Army veteran of the Viet Nam War. He retired in...

Oct 13, 2021

Concetta "Connie" J. Lanzo, age 99 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born in Canton on January 28, 1922 to the late John and Mary (Clemente) Mittica. Connie retired from Carm's Food and Aspro. She was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish, where she was very active in crafts and Miraculous Medal of...

Oct 13, 2021

Christopher Frank Paxos, also known as Chris by many, a long-time business entrepreneur, and a lifetime resident of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of October 13th, 2021 at the age of 49, at his residence.

Chris is survived by his parents Nick and Linda Paxos, his brother Mike and sister-in-law Maria, his spouse Elaina...

Oct 11, 2021

JOHN W. MIKSTAY (88), born February 7, 1934 to the late Stephen and Elizabeth Mikstay, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2021. John attended Central Catholic and McKinley High Schools, and received his diploma in the U.S. Army where he served his country for 3 years, 2 years of which as an MP in Germany. He...

Oct 10, 2021

Dixie Lee Dimos

Dixie Lee Dimos, age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday evening October 10, 2021. She is together again and rejoicing in heaven with the love of her life Nick Dimos (2005), her son Marc Dimos (2018) and the many loved ones that have passed. Dixie was a long-time resident of East Canton and in subsequent...

Oct 10, 2021

Daniel D. Pellegrini, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in the early morning of October 10, 2021 after a brief, courageous battle with stage 4 pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. In similar fashion to how he lived his life each day, Dan rolled up his sleeves and approached this battle head on while continuing to maintain the persona...

Oct 5, 2021

JACQUELINE "Jackie" ANN (Palombo) PIPERO, age 83 of Canton, passed away on October 5, 2021. Born in Canton to the late Dominick and Mary (Bartoloni) Palombo, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Lawrence "Pipe" Pipero and brother Frank Palombo. She was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish. She retired from Canton City...

Oct 5, 2021

Mary R. (Orlando) Castellaneta age 93 of Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning. Born in Canton to the late Anthony and Filomena (Grasso) Orlando, she was preceded in death by her husband Leo Castellaneta, sisters Lil Babbo, Rose Marks, brothers Frank, Dominic, Albert Orlando, and former son-in-law Jim Woods. Mary attended McKinley High School. She retired from Walsh University...

Oct 1, 2021

Shirley J. Prandine died peacefully in her sleep at her son Michael's home in Wrens, GA at the age of 87.

She was preceded in death by her mother Helen P. Wise, father Harold Wise, brother Richard Wise and grandson Michael Prandine Jr.

Survived by her sons James Prandine Jr. of FL (Jacqueline), Michael Prandine...

Sep 30, 2021

Stelio D'Antonio, age 95 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born in Montenerodomo, Italy on October 4, 1925 to the late Francesco and Assunta (DiLello) D'Antonio. Stelio retired from Republic Steel, and was always building something in his free time. He was also a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.