Obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

Herman Lloyd King age 73 of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021 in the comfort of his home. He was born on February 4, 1948 to the late Albert and Bonnie (Lee) King. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1969. He married the love of his life Katherine on August...

Feb 28, 2021

Sharon Ann (LeGrande) Brunk age 74 of Canton, passed away Sunday morning. She was born in Long Beach, CA to the late Max and Norma (Lane) LeGrande. She was preceded in death by her great grandson Chase. Sharon is survived by her husband of 55 years Gordon Brunk, children Vincent (Amy) Brunk, Anthony Brunk, Jason (Liz) Brunk, Heather LaBarba,...

Feb 27, 2021

James W. Scheetz age 72 of Canton, passed away Saturday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Joseph S. and Dorothy (Kintz) Scheetz, he was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Ann and Catherine R. Scheetz, brother William P. Scheetz and nephew Ti Scheetz. He was graduate of Timken Vocational High School. James retired from the Hoover Company...

Feb 26, 2021

Cathy Shincovich passed away unexpectedly at the Cleveland Clinic on February 26, 2021 at the age of 78. Cathy was born on April 7, 1942 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She was a woman of strong spiritual faith who believed that family and community were especially important as she always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Early in...

Feb 18, 2021

James "Jim" W. Joseph, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on August 9, 1945 to the late Alma "Abe" and Alma Joseph. Jim retired after 34 years as a truck driver for Reiter Dairy, and later began his dream job working at golf courses for Sable Creek...

Feb 18, 2021

Nick A. Kotema age 85 of Massillon, passed away Thursday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Michael and Mary (Opat) Kotema, he was preceded in death by his brothers John, Joseph, Paul, Steve Kotema, sisters Agnes Mancini, Helen Lepore, Mary Ciconti, and Joyce Kotema. Nick was a 1954 graduate of Lincoln High School. He was an avid fan,...

Feb 17, 2021

Mary H. Makris nee Papacostas, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2021, with her loving husband Stefanos E. Makris by her side. She is survived by sons, Emmanuel and George Makris. Mary was preceded in death by her parents George Papacostas and Elizabeth (Saimes) Papacostas, as well as sisters Christine Muntean and Sona Papacostas, and brother-in-laws Anthony and Michael...

Feb 11, 2021

Wilhelm "Will" Fuss, 71, passed away Feb 11, 2021 at Akron General Hospital after struggling with a sudden illness. He was born January 18, 1950 in Canton. Preceded in death by his parents John "Bill" and Albertina Fuss of Canton. Will was a beloved father, partner, caregiver, grandfather, brother, husband, and uncle. Devoted father of Erich Fuss, and Jared...

Feb 6, 2021

Christine Mildred Riley passed away February 6, 2021 peacefully surrounded by family. Born February 5, 1926 to David & Gertrude Robinson in McKeesport, Pa.

She graduated from McKeesport High School on D-Day. Following graduation, Christine inspected 90 mm and 240 mm bombshells at the local war plant. She graduated from Leland Powers School of Theatre and Radio...

Feb 3, 2021

Dino J. Valentine age 89 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Adelina (Chiarucci) Valentine. He was preceded in death by his brothers Herman Valentine (KIA WWII) and Ervin Valentine, and sister Mafalda "Muffy" (Valentine) Simpson. Dino was a 1949 graduate of...

Feb 2, 2021

Jennifer Lee (Brace) Randell age 64 of Canton, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Canton to the late Roy D. Brace and Marilyn Mae (Peterman) Brace, she was preceded in death by her husband James L. Randell. Jennifer was a 1974 graduate of Oakwood High School. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

Feb 1, 2021

Amanda Jeanne McGarry Taralla, age 31 of Canton, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. She was born in Canton on September 16, 1989 and was a 2007 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Mandi later completed the Emergency Medical Technology program at Stark State College and obtained her EMT License. Utilizing her license, she worked part time...

Feb 1, 2021

Joseph P. Gallucci age 84 of North Canton, passed away early Monday at home surrounded by his loving children. Born in Middlebranch, OH to the late Patsy and Emma (White) Gallucci, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 59 years, Karen (Stallcup) Gallucci on January 11, 2021 and brother Bob Gallucci. Joe...

Jan 31, 2021

Venna J. (Fonte) Sylvester age 78 of Louisville, passed away Sunday morning. Born in Canton to the late Venanzio and Amelia (Susie) Fonte, she was preceded in death by her brother Dominic Fonte and sister Ann Pechalk. Venna was a 1960 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Along with her husband and son she was the owner-operator of the...

Jan 28, 2021

Roy Charles Denman, age 71, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from a long illness. He was born in Rottenburg, Germany on March 11, 1949 to the late Charles and Hilde Denman. He immigrated with his family at the age of 2 to the US. Roy had a passion for cooking, the outdoors, woodwork, and photography. He loved...

Jan 28, 2021

Many hearts were left void on Thursday, January 28, 2021 with the passing of Helen James after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Helen was surrounded by her loving family. She was born the youngest of three daughters on November 9, 1930 in Canton, Ohio. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Ted James, and her...

Jan 20, 2021

Hilde B. Denman, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born in Rottenburg, Germany on February 26, 1927 to the late Alfons and Maria Steigerwald. In Germany, Hilde studied to become a seamstress; she utilized those skills her entire life, as she was knitting and sewing hats for the homeless up to turning 93 years...

Jan 18, 2021

William Ray "Bill" Clark age 68, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1952 in Covington, Kentucky to Coreine Miley and the late William Clark. He graduated from GlenOak High School and Kent State University.

Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He worked hard...

Jan 18, 2021

Donald C. Trubisky, Sr., age 82 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Frank and Anna Trubisky on June 4, 1938. Donald went to Canton South High School, and later was employed by Kaiser Aluminum. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #554, and enjoyed bowling,...

Jan 18, 2021

ISAIAH JAMES WILLIAMS, 25, went Home to be with the Lord, on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born and lived in Canton, Ohio, March 28, 1995 to Kenneth and Tammy Williams.

Our precious Isaiah, affectionately known as (Zai). He truly loved his family, best friend and did his best to spoil us all. He would go...