Obituaries

Apr 19, 2021

Roger L. Smith age 74 of Newton Falls, passed away Monday, April 19th. Born in Sharpsburg, OH to the late Carroll and Pauline (Hill) Smith, he was preceded in death by his wife Colleen (Milhoan) Smith, brothers Phillip, Duane, Steven, and David Smith and sisters Lenore Chandler and Eva Smith. Roger was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam...

Apr 15, 2021

Jolene T. Yarnell, age 62 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was born in Youngstown on March 9, 1959 to the late James and Marie Yarnell. Jolene was a graduate of Oakwood High School; and survived by her brother James Yarnell, Jr. of Tallmadge, and sister Judy Luckel of Texas. A memorial service will be...

Apr 15, 2021

Eleanor Marie (Silveri) DeSantis, age 91 of Canton, passed away Thursday evening. Born in Canton to the late Emidio and Carmela (Casilio) Silveri, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Salvatore J. DeSantis; sisters Mary (Victor) Dezio, Margaret (Tony) Fanale, Evelyn Silveri, and Emily Keeton. Eleanor was a 1949 graduate of Timken Vocational High School...

Apr 12, 2021

Raymond Francis Smith, age 99, passed away early Monday. Born in Canton to the late Frank A. and Helen (Hinderer) Smith, he was preceded in death by his brother Donald E. Underbrink and sister Janet L. Smith. Raymond leaves his wife of 73 years, Laura (Gennett) Smith, daughter Mary Jane Smith, and sister Marilyn H. Daniels. He was a...

Apr 11, 2021

Mary L. Edwards, age 94, born May 23, 1926, passed away on April 11, 2021. She was a life long resident of Canton and had an extensive work history as a secretary for Union Metal and Sugardale Provisions Company, followed by her 38 year career as an LPN. Mary enjoyed going to and participating in musical productions; she was...

Apr 6, 2021

John J. Vesely, age 86 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born in Canton on June 23, 1934 to the late Steven and Julia Vesely. John graduated in 1952 from Timken Vocational High School, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He later was employed by the Timken Company, retiring after 44...

Apr 6, 2021

Tina M. (Mata) Cugini, age 62 of Canton, passed away Tuesday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Louis and Elvira "Tiny" (Corsi) Mata, she was a 1976 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Tina was a lifelong member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish, Miraculous Medal Sodality, and S.O.A.R. St. Anthony's always held a special place in her...

Apr 2, 2021

James "Jimmy" W. Wilson, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born in Miami, Florida on October 21, 1949 to the late Warren Wilson and Nalda Marquardt. Jimmy was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School; he later became a self-employed carpenter for many years up until he began to work for the...

Mar 30, 2021

Dawn L. Pegg, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was born in Canton on January 10, 1941 to the late Calvin and Leona (George) Firestone. She was a 1959 graduate of Glenwood High School. Dawn worked for Beaver Excavating Company and retired in 2002 Labors Local 1015. She was a member of the...

Mar 28, 2021

Frank H. Meeker ,age 74 of Louisville, passed away Sunday evening. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Elsie Meeker. He is survived by his wife Vivian of 54 years Vivian (Ray) Meeker, daughter Tina (Tim) Miller, grandchildren Timmy Miller Jr. and Faith Miller, sister Marilyn (Jerry) Bernstein, and numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was...

Mar 25, 2021

Matilda L. Spitale, age 100 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canton on March 10, 1921 to the late Elia and Serafina Capaldi. Matilda was a life member of St Anthony/All Saints Parish; she enjoyed ballroom dancing with her husband of 41 years, Jimmy, to the sounds...

Mar 24, 2021

"IN LOVING MEMORY"

Mar 24, 2021

Michael "Bubba" Wayne Downey II, age 31 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mike was born in Canton on January 9, 1990. He later became a self-employed contractor, and was able to use his handy skills working with his Dad and Uncle. Mike enjoyed many things throughout his life, but most of all he loved to...

Mar 23, 2021

Carol J. (Sibila) Mucci age 81 of Canton, passed away Tuesday. Born in Massillon to the late Orlando and Catherine (Paul) Sibila, she was preceded in death by her sisters Kathleen Frank and Margery Frease. Carol was a 1957 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and a member of Christ the Servant Parish. She is survived by her husband...

Mar 22, 2021

Annette Rose Pappas, age 77, passed away on March 22, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, her beloved brother, Jim, and her dear sister, Louise. Annette will forever be lovingly remembered by her brother, Louis Pappas, her brother-in-law, Nick Liossis, sister-in-law, Kay Pappas, her nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends. Her glorious smile and genuine laughter will be...

Mar 19, 2021

Albert "Big Al" Monterrubio age 73 passed away due to complications from a stroke at his home on Friday surrounded by his family. Al was born in Canton to the late Manuel and Bienvenida Monterrubio and was a graduate of McKinley high school. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards, and going and watching his grandchildren's sporting...

Mar 13, 2021

Charles "Charlie" E. Bennett, Jr., age 77 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1943, and was a graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. Charlie was a retired employee of Superior Meats, an avid hunter, and a member of the North Canton Elks.

He is survived...

Mar 11, 2021

Joseph E. Ross age 70, passed away Thursday afternoon. Born in Canton on June 25, 1950 to the late Laura and Edward Pucci, he was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Ross and David George a special friend of the Ross family. Joe graduated from Canton Lincoln High School in 1969 and attended Kent State University. He was...

Mar 6, 2021

Betty "Dolly" Kester age 93 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, March 6,2021. Born in Canton to the late Steven and Tessie Jacobs. Betty was also preceded in death by her loving husband Donald Kester, her two sons Steve Jacobs and Ross Jordan, her sister Jean Scrima, her brother in-law Louis Scrima. She is survived by nieces Becky Slingluff...

Mar 5, 2021

Charles L. "Chuck" Bond, 91, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2021. He was surrounded by loving family and passed peacefully at home in Canton, Ohio.

Chuck was born on 12 May 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to Charles G. and Louise A. Bond. He played basketball in high school and college at Capital University...