Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Ann (Vanezalos) Simatacolos age 90 of Canton, formerly of Chippewa Lake, passed away Monday, November 8th. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late George and Athena (Queses) Vanezalos, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years John Simatacolos, sister Mary Nicholas, and brother Spiro Vanezalos. She graduated from Warwood High School in 1949.  After attending...

Nov 6, 2021

Helen M. (Novak) Efanti age 97 of Canton, passed away Saturday. Born in Canton to the late John J. and Kathryn (Vaclav) Novak, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Joseph A. Efanti, daughter-in-law Linda Mahoney, sisters Amelia Augustine, Margaret Machuga, Mary Bauman, and brother John Novak. Helen was a 1942 graduate of Timken Vocational...

Nov 5, 2021

Jean Marie (Mark) Ascani

Jean passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 5, 2021 following a sudden illness. Born in East Canton to the late Harold and Marie (Ferry) Mark, she graduated from East Canton High School and attended an airline training program in Kansas City, Missouri. She was hired by American Airlines and...

Nov 2, 2021

Herman H. Haren, age 95 of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was born in Louisville on July 14, 1926 to the late Harold and Freida (Bishop) Haren. Herman was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in WWII. He later worked for many years as a brick mason and retired.  Herm had many passions, including golf, cards,...

Nov 2, 2021

Theodossios Pantelidis age 86 of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening. Born in Drama, Greece to the late Haralambos and Alexandra (Papadopoulos) Pantelidis, he was preceded in death by his grandson and namesake Theodossios Xanthopoulos, brothers Kiriakos, Alex Pantelidis, and sisters Eleni Pantelidis and Despina Papadopoulos. Teddy was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Men's Club, and the...

Nov 1, 2021

Nick Amanatides age 88 of Canton, passed away early Monday morning. Born in Canton to the late James and Despina (Karasarides) Amanatides, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Merle (Hunt) Amanatides, son-in-law Dennis Miller, and brother George Aman. Nick was a 1951 graduate of McKinley High School and an Army veteran. He was a...

Oct 30, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Mammone, age 32 of Canton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born in Canton on June 26, 1989. He loved playing baseball, going to the movies and casinos, and he truly enjoyed going to work at Nice's Services. Tony is survived by his father Richard (Georgetta) Mammone of Canton; mother Michele (Jerry) Keagy...

Oct 30, 2021

In peace, beauty and faith, Myrna A Pastore passed away on October 30, 2021. A loving and witty woman, Myrna will be greatly missed by her family: her husband of 67 years Anthony "Tony" Pastore, son Michael Pastore and daughter-in-law Ann (O'Toole) Pastore, daughter Beth (Martin) Pastore and son-in-law Richard Martin, daughter-in-law Paula (Siber) Pastore, daughter Valerie Pastore, brother...

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...