Obituaries

Jan 8, 2021

Joseph J. Meola, a mechanical engineer for Goodyear Aerospace and a lifelong resident of Stark County, died Jan. 8. He was 94 years old.

The cause of death was COVID-19 pneumonia.

Mr. Meola was involved in several Cold War-era projects for Akron-based Goodyear Aerospace. He worked on the design of the target-type thrust reverser for...

Jan 7, 2021

George J. David, age 97, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was a graduate of Kent State University, with a degree in Bio-chemistry. George served in the medic unit of the Navy and remained in the Reserves for 40 years as a Chief Warrant Officer. He also owned and operated the Reedurban Tavern for over 30 years. A...

Jan 5, 2021

Angelina Lopez Volzer, age 93 of North Canton, departed this life Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Born in Canton to the late Ignacio and Maria Lopez, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore W. Volzer. Angie was a graduate of Timken High School, and was very proud of her Spanish heritage. She loved spending time with her family...

Jan 4, 2021

Barbara Costello, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Canton on July 27, 1943 to the late Paul and Magdaline Sigmund. She was a graduate of Canton South High School and later was employed by Diebold. Barb was a member of Little Flower Catholic Parish, and loved her dog Penny. She...

Jan 3, 2021

Peter A. Bitzel Sr., age 92 of Waynesburg, passed away Sunday morning. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Dominick and Edith (Capotosto) Buzzelli, he was preceded in death by his wife Theresa (Volpe) Bitzel, daughter Katherine Speros, and brother Dominick Bitzel. Peter was a graduate of Waynesburg High School and a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Church....

Jan 2, 2021

Helen D. Armatas, age 102, of Canton, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, January 2, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fterno, Lefkada, Greece on December 24, 1918 to the late Christos and Akrivi Sklavenitis and preceded in death by her husband of 71 years Dimitrios Armatas, brothers Ioannis and Stathis, and sisters Stavroula and Chryso....

Jan 2, 2021

Kali C. Stamaton of Canton, Ohio passed away to the Lord peacefully at the home of her daughter's with whom she resided on January 2, 2021. She was 89 years old. There will be a funeral service on January 7, 2021 at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church at 251 25th St. Canton Ohio at 11:30 am. Kali was born...

Jan 2, 2021

Gasparino Settimio age 92 of Canton, passed away January 2, 2021. Born in Canosa Sanista, Italy to the late Antonio and Maria (DePalmo) Settimio, he was preceded in death by his brother Sabatino. He was a member of Christ the Servant Catholic Parish and the I Gagliardi Italiani. He retired from the Timken Roller Bearing Company in 1994 after...

Jan 1, 2021

With deep sorrow and profound grief, we announce that Dean E. Pagonis, age 54 of Canton, beloved son, brother, uncle, family member and friend passed away suddenly on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. He was born on Mar. 23, 1966 in Canton. Dean will be missed every day by his Mother Georgene Pagonis, Sister Cindy Fastrich, Brother George Pagonis, Sister-in-law...

Dec 30, 2020

Gloria M. (Moreno) Morgese, loving mother and grandmother, age 96 of Canton, passed away Wednesday morning with her daughter by her side. She was born in Canton to the late Thomas and Mary (Scavelli) Moreno. Gloria was a 1943 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was an avid card player...

Dec 28, 2020

Dominic "Spud" Rex, age 79, son of the late Rudolph and Mary Rex, died on December 28. Born in Canton, OH, on October 21, 1941, Dominic lived all of his adult life in Stark County, much of it in the city that he loved, Canton. Dominic graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959 and then proudly served in...

Dec 25, 2020

Sandra Lee (Frey) Reemsnyder, age 68 of Canton, passed away at home on Christmas day with her loving son by her side. She was born in Akron, Ohio, and lived in Canton for over 20 years. She was a 1971 graduate of Lake High School and an avid gardener. Sandra was a member of Little Flower Catholic Parish. She...

Dec 25, 2020

Ralph H. Buckridge, Jr., age 91 of Canton, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born in Canton to the late Ralph and Naomi Buckridge on April 23, 1929. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He later retired from Republic Storage Systems after 40 years. Ralph was a member of...

Dec 25, 2020

Marc Joseph DiChiara, 55, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2020, following a brief battle with cancer. He was employed at Kempthorn Motors for many years, where he held the title of #1 Transmission Specialist, and was a devoted member of the Akron/Canton Miniature Airplane Club. Marc was the proud father of two daughters, his pride...

Dec 24, 2020

Mary Frances Foraker, age 76 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. She was born in Canton on December 28, 1943 to the late Anthony and Josephine (Scozzarella) Mucci. Mary graduated from Canton South High School in 1961, worked as executive secretary at First National Bank in Canton and became a realtor for Boebinger Realty in 1977....

Dec 23, 2020

Alex "Al" Anthony DeGeorgia, age 92 of Louisville, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at The Gables of Canton with Marla, his loving wife of 60 years, by his side. Born in Canton on December 10, 1928 to the late Panfilo and Maria (Valentine) DiGiorgio, Alex was a 1946 graduate of McKinley...

Dec 21, 2020

Mary D. (Gadus) Clark age 91 of Canton, passed away Monday morning. Born in McKeesport, PA to the late Michael and Anna (Janosko) Gadus, she was preceded in death by her husband William M. Clark and sister Anna Geosits. She was a member of Christ the Servant Catholic Parish. Mary loved spending time with her family, and her family...

Dec 20, 2020

Joseph (JB) M. Barnett, age 64 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born in Canton on March 9, 1956 to the late Joseph and Angeline (Forchione) Barnett. Joey was a 1974 Canton South High School graduate. He worked for Republic Steel and then MPW Industrial Cleaning. Along with his parents, Joey was preceded in...

Dec 20, 2020

Rose Marie (Meffie) Micciche, age 79, of Canton, passed away early Sunday, December 20th. Born in Canton to the late Michele and Raphael (Gennetti) Meffie, she was preceded in death by her sisters Barbara Ann Vitale and Shirley Duckworth. Rose was a 1959 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. During her working career, she was employed at Diwalt Optical,...

Dec 18, 2020

Frank R. Recchio age 83 of Canton, passed away Friday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Anthony and Palma Recchio, he was preceded in death by his sisters Theresa Devies and Diana Recchio. Frank was a 1955 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He was an avid golfer and bowled in the Senior Traveling League. He was a...