Obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

Nahie Shaheen passed away peacefully July 24, 2021 on the Feast Day of St. Olga, Equal to the Apostles which was so fitting as she was a loyal daughter of the Holy Orthodox Church. She her lived her life with piety and ascetic virtue and completely devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary. She was born in...

Jul 20, 2021

Laura J. (Gennett) Smith, age 97 of Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning. Born in Canton to the late Joseph and Maria (DiIulio) Gennett, she was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Raymond F. Smith and sisters Angeline Volpe, Dominica (Minnie) Piccare, Jeanette Herdlicka, Rose Cerreta, Theresa Hutton, Raphaela Meffie, Anna LaRocco, brothers Anthony DePello, Joseph...

Jul 17, 2021

Natalie Rotar Cseak of Louisville, Ohio reposed peacefully in the Lord on July 17 at St. Joseph Assisted Living. She was born February 6, 1922 in Canton, Ohio to Fira and Alexander Rotar. Natalie was a 99-year member of the St. George Byzantine Catholic Cathedral of Canton where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.

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Jul 15, 2021

Christina M. Barbera, age 51 of Cleveland Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Chrissy was born in Canton to Frances and the late James S. Barbera. She is survived by her loving companion-soulmate Dana Embrose her mother, Frances (Tornero) Barbera, brothers James (Janet), Tony (Terry), and David (Jenny) Barbera, mother-in-law Judi McDaniel, sister-in-law...

Jul 7, 2021

Anne M. (Kulich) Lenartowicz

October 4, 1927—July 7, 2021

Anne Lenartowicz, age 93 of Canton, passed away in her home on Wednesday, July 7, surrounded by the love of her family. Anne was the matriarch of her family that she so deeply loved. She was a pillar of strength, had an undeniable sense of wit,...

Jul 1, 2021

Anna (Kalaitsides) Karvounides, age 89 of Canton, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born on September 25, 1931, in Katafito, Greece to the late Jordan and Anatole Kalaitsides. Anna persevered through adversity at a young age, and later married John Karvounides. They started their family in Krya Vrysi, Greece, before moving to the United States in...

Jun 26, 2021

James Giannelli passed away on Saturday June 26, 2021 at the age of 78 years old and 9 months. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Waynesburg, Ohio and lived there his whole life. Proceeded in death by his father Placido Giannelli, mother Hilda Giannelli, son James Giannelli, Jr., and grandson James Giannelli III. He...

Jun 26, 2021

Nicholas ("Nick") J. Pace

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, Nicholas Joseph Pace, loving father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 77. Nick was born on March 17, 1944 to Joseph and Carmela (Fudoli) Pace. He was born in Dover and lived in Canton. He is survived by his 4 children, who will cherish...

Jun 21, 2021

Nick Koinoglou

Age 93 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 21, 2021 which happened to be Tou Agiou Pnevmatos in English we refer to it as The Holy Spirit and the day after Father's Day. Born in Anavritos (Vourlan) Kilkis, Greece to his late parents Nikos and Erini (Eliades) Koinoglou in 1928. Even though...

Jun 15, 2021

Konstantinos "Kosta" Nikolaou

1921 – 2021

Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Entrepreneur and friend to all that knew him --- passed away peacefully, on June 15, 2021, at his home in Canton, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Born October 22, 1921 in Kryoneriti, Evia, Greece to Georgios and Aikaterini (Sfakianou) Nikolaou. He lived all his life...

Jun 14, 2021

Maria "Bia" A. Goncalves, age 85, formerly of Canton, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at her home in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. She was born on November 10, 1935 on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde Island. Maria immigrated to Canton, Ohio in 1959 where she worked as a homemaker, who loved to cook for her family and friends....

Jun 14, 2021

Rebecca A. (Lee) Kosht, age 35 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 14th. Born in Canton to the late James and Patricia (Evans) Lee, she was a 2004 graduate of Glen Oak High School. Passionate reader to many genres of books . Those of us who knew and loved Becca knew she was the one you could always...

Jun 12, 2021

Donna M. (Volzer) Bozeka, age 92 of North Canton, passed away early Saturday, June 12, 2021. She was born in Canton to the late Andrew and Maude Volzer on March 19, 1929. Donna graduated from Lincoln High School, and after was employed by Stark County Job and Family Services as a case worker, retiring in 1983 after fifteen years....

Jun 12, 2021

Adam Sousaris, age 89 of North Canton, passed away early Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born in Chios, Greece to the late George and Calliope (Tsangaris) Sousaris on October 4, 1931. Adam was employed by Aspro Steel for over thirty years. He was a member of St. Haralambos and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Churches, the Agia Markella Society,...

Jun 10, 2021

Robert "Bob" L. Scipione, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on July 27, 1932 to the late Scipio James and Mary (DiBattista) Scipione. Bob was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and after proudly served in the U.S. Army. He later received...

Jun 10, 2021

Lucinda M. Cutlip, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. She was born in Canton on March 28, 1931 to the late Frank and Gladys Melchior. Lucinda retired from Timken Mercy Hospital in 1995, and a was member of Christ the Servant Parish. She was an excellent cook, and there was nothing she could not...

Jun 8, 2021

James Sherrod, age 87, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer's, in the company of his loving daughters on 8 June, 2021. Born in Midville, GA on 26 January, 1934 to Robert and Charlotte "Lottie" Sherrod, he moved to Canton as a teen. Jim married the love of his life, Donna Jean Borne in...

Jun 4, 2021

Rita M. (Chiaramonti) Lanzi, age 84 of Canton, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born to the late Amos and Mary (Shorie) Chiaramonti on December 19, 1936. Rita was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School; she later retired in 2004 from Plain Local Schools after 20 years as a teachers aide. She always enjoyed seeing...

Jun 2, 2021

Angela "Angie" A. (Fernandez) Cook, age 70 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, June 2 , 2021. She was born in Canton on May 11, 1951 to the late Rufino and Josephine (Galeria) Fernandez. Angie was a 1969 graduate of Canton McKinley High School, and later retired in 2013 from Heinz Foods. She is survived by her son Michael...

Jun 2, 2021

Kiriakos "Chris" Symeonides loving father, Papou, brother, and uncle, passed away on June 2, 2021 at the age of 54. He was born to the late Christos and Stella (Shiepis) Symeonides thousands of miles away in Tanzania, Africa, and later settled in Canton, Ohio. After graduating from McKinley High School, he spent some time in the Army and was...