Obituaries

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...

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...