Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

Cheri Bimm, age 72, of Canton, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021.

"God saw her getting tired, and a cure there was not to be, so He put His loving arms around her, and said, "Come to me…"

Now she's in the peaceful presence of our loving savior and truly missed here on earth. Preceded...

Sep 16, 2021

Albert C. Rose Jr, 78, of Jackson Township, Ohio, passed away on September 16th 2021. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late Albert Sr. and Sarah Rose, Al graduated from Walsh College in 1967, and joined the United States Air Force. He received an honorable discharge with the rank of Captain in 1971. Returning to Canton, he maintained two...

Sep 12, 2021

Nancy J. (Worrick) (Kendall) Cantrell, age 72 of Canton, passed away early Sunday, September 12, 2021. Born in Canton to the late William and Mary (Trubisky) Worrick, she was preceded in death by her first husband Donald E. Kendall and sister Darlene Stropki. Nancy was a member of Christ the Servant Parish and a 1968 graduate of Canton South...

Sep 8, 2021

Tara Jean Randall, 35, of Canton Ohio, died unexpectedly at her home in Columbus, Ohio on 8 September 2021. Born with street smarts, a wicked sense of humor, and a love for music, fashion and photography, Tara "Bean" grew up in Canton, Ohio and Conyers, Georgia. She was a graduate of GlenOak High School, class of 2004. Tara attended...

Sep 7, 2021

Martha "Marty" Thomas, age 81, of Perry Township, Canton, Ohio, passed away on September 7, 2021 of cancer at the Compassionate Care Center of Woodlawn. She was born March 19, 1940, the daughter of Cy and Marie (Morrison) Booth. Her siblings were Sr. Nancy Booth of Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh, Bakerstown, Pennsylvania, Catherine "Cookie" Lint of Canton, Christine Booth...

Sep 6, 2021

David M. Mannos, age 54 of Canton, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born in New Martinsville, W.V. On July 24, 1967 to the late Gene and Mary (Farnsworth) Parsons-Mannos. David has worked for over 25 years as an OTR trucker, most recently as an owner-operator with Daily Express doing heavy haul. He enjoyed the open...

Sep 5, 2021

Larry P. Tomerine, age 71 of Alliance, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born in Alliance on November 5, 1949 to the late Angelo and Madeline (Brienza) Tomerine. Larry was a graduate of St. Joseph Grade School and Alliance High School. He was later employed by General Motors in Lordstown, where he retired after 35 years....

Sep 4, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Armen A. "Tony" Zavarelli on September 4, 2021 at the age of 67. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and a proud PaPa to his grandchildren. He had the biggest heart. Tony loved his family and instilled in his children strong values that have served them well. He will...

Sep 4, 2021

Sandra (Roberto) Ciraci, 79, passed away on Saturday, September 4th, 2021. She was married to Ciro Ciraci, who passed away in August 2002, after 39 years of marriage. Sandra was born in Canton, Ohio on September 22, 1941, the daughter of Salvatore and Angela (DeStefano) Roberto. She graduated from Canton Central Catholic in 1959 and Walsh College in 1977....

Sep 2, 2021

Joan E Johnson, age 79 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, September 2nd, 2021. She was born in Canton to the late Herbert and Lida (Beckley) Pfingsten on May 7th, 1942. Joan was a 1960 graduate of McKinley High School, and was later employed by Nationwide Insurance before becoming a stay at home mother and later working for the...

Sep 1, 2021

Konstantina Degliris, age 92 of Canton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born in Chios, Greece on January 7, 1929. Konstantina was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Senior Citizens Club, and the Koraes Society. She was preceded in death by her husband Petro Degliris; and survived by many...

Aug 31, 2021

Dennis Varn, age 69 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born in Canton on August 23, 1952 to the late Joseph and Lucy (Notturno) Varn. Dennis retired from Parksite Incorporated. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and the Unique Club; he also spent his free time golfing, playing cards,...

Aug 30, 2021

Nicholas "Don" Maltese age 85 of Canton, passed away early Monday morning. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Nicholas J. and Nina (Megna) Maltese he was preceded in death by his step-son Mark Studer, brothers John T. and Francis Maltese, sisters Dorothy Wakim and Kathleen Hoffman. Don served 8 years in the Reserve of the United States...

Aug 28, 2021

Norma J. (Rex) Billman age 92 of Canton, passed away early Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late Fred D. and Lena (Rocco) Rex, she was preceded in death by her husband Franklin R. Billman and son Paul J. Billman. Norma was an active member volunteer of St. Joseph Catholic. She is survived by her sons Scott (Ruby)...

Aug 26, 2021

Charles R. Wise age 67 of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 26th. Born in Stow, OH to the late Dewey and Mary (Gless) Wise he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Virginia (Crouse) Wise, and brother Billy Wise. Charles enjoyed all sports, especially coaching youth football and baseball. He loved golfing but most...

Aug 26, 2021

Virginia "Tootie" E. (Crouse) Wise age 66 of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 26th. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland to the late Billy and Evelyn (Miller) Crouse, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Charles R. Wise. Tootie retired from Ramsburg Insurance Agency after 21 years of service. She enjoyed scrap booking...

Aug 21, 2021

Janice L. Ivan, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born in Salem on June 28, 1941, and graduated from Alliance High School. Janice later became a branch manager for Charter One Bank, where she retired after 40 years. She was a member of the Plain Township Rotary Club, and also spent some...

Aug 17, 2021

Cleopatra Vlahos, age 94 of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening. Born in Canton to the late James and Clara (Ratalle) Vlahos, she was preceded in death by her infant son Peter Basiakos, sister Annastasia Coobatis, and brothers George, Nick and Harry Vlahos. Cleo was a 1945 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. She was a member of St. Haralambos...

Aug 15, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Jeffries

Born May 24, 1942 in Wooster, OH to the late Albert G. and Clara (Carpenter) DiOrio Sr., she was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law Joseph Jeffries Jr. and Edward Beathler, father and mother-in-law Joseph Sr. and Rhea Jeffries. She was a graduate of Wooster High School Class of 1960. Pat attended Kent State...

Aug 11, 2021

Shirley A. Lupe, age 71, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was the daughter of Glen C. and Dorothy A. Nelson Bowden, born on October 8, 1949, in Canton, Ohio. Shirley was a 1967 Canton McKinley High School graduate and worked as skilled legal secretary and administrative assistant. Her many talents included music, art and decorating. She...