Obituaries

Jul 23, 2020

Joyce M. (Koons) Young, age 81 of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born in Canton on July 12, 1939 to the late Paul and Ruby Koons. Joyce graduated from McKinley High School in 1958. She and her husband George A. Young were married on July 28, 1962.

Joyce worked...

Jul 23, 2020

James "Jimmy" M. Watson, age 69 of North Canton, passed away on Thursday, July 23. 2020. Jimmy was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 23, 1950 to the late Donald and Ann Watson. He was a Lincoln High School graduate, and attended Arizona State, where he played baseball, and later would be inducted into the Canton Amateur Sports...

Jul 23, 2020

Sandra K. (Withers) Dodd, age 73 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on May 14, 1947 to the late William and Gloria Withers. She was a graduated of Timken Vocational High School, and after was employed by Aultman Hospital. She retired from the medical records department, after 50 years, in...

Jul 21, 2020

Yeona Marie (Simodi) Hales, age 69 of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Yeona was born in Canton to the late George and Frances (Proietti) Simodi. She graduated from Canton South High School, completed her Bachelor Degree at Kent State University, and earned her Master Degree from Akron University. Yeona worked as a...

Jul 20, 2020

Magdalene Pousoulides, 92, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2020 surrounded by her family. Magdalene was born on March 29, 1928 in Canton, Ohio. Daughter of immigrants from the Pontian Genocide in Turkey, she understood the importance of family and community. Her father immigrated to America in 1912, her mother immigrating in 1925, from Ordu, Asia Minor (now Turkey)...

Jul 19, 2020

Alta M. Kennedy Jarvis, known as "BaBa" Bubs by her closest family, passed away to our wonderful Lord Jesus, Sunday July 19, 2020 in Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center at the age of 89. Born December 23, 1930 in Canton, she was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. She graduated from Canton Lincoln High School, class...

Jul 17, 2020

Daniel P. Pastor, 86, passed away suddenly July 17, 2020. He was buried at sea following services on board the USS Essex March 29, 2021. Danny was born August 8, 1933 in Canton to Peter and Helen Pastor, and grew up blessed with extended family, including grandparents, nearby. He attended Garfield Elementary and Timken Vocational High School, where he...

Jul 16, 2020

Marianna (Marchinsky) Gore age 83 of Canton, passed away Thursday afternoon. Born in Akron to the late Akifty and Anna (Kalufant) Marchinsky, she was preceded in death by her brothers John, Mike, Sam, Steve, Elmer Marchinsky, sister Sophie Jolly and adopted daughter Michele Orlando. She was a graduate of Akron East High School. Marianna retired in 2002 from Frito-Lay....

Jul 11, 2020

Pierina Gabriele, age 92, of Canton, OH, passed away peacefully on July 11th. She was born on November 7, 1927 in Isola Del Liri, Italy to her late parents Pasquale and Assunta Catallo. Pasquale held education in high regard and supported Pierina in her endeavor to further her education and become a schoolteacher. Pierina met her late husband Luigi...

Jul 7, 2020

Jenny (Gabriele) Luchitz, 93, passed away July 7, 2020. She was born on November 21, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Florence (Norcia) Gabriele. Jenny is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Paul, a WWII Pearl Harbor survivor, brothers Joseph, Armand and Michael, sisters Baby Gabriele and Katherine Potter, and very recently, son-in-law...

Jul 5, 2020

Philip "Phil" A. Yarnell age 72 of Canton, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton to the late Walter and Doris (Richard) Yarnell, he was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Dawson and brother Daniel R. Yarnell. Phil retired from Canton Drop Forge in 2006 after 27 years as a forklift operator. He...

Jul 3, 2020

Richard (Dick) L. Foutz, 84, passed away peacefully in his home on 07/03/2020, following an extended illness. He was born on December 8, 1935, in Canton. He was married to Anita R. (Valle) Foutz on April 27, 1957, recently celebrating 63 years of marriage.

Dick Foutz was the owner of DF General Maintenance for 35 years. He...

Jul 1, 2020

Mary Lou Boni, age 82 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was born in Canton to the late Joseph and Mary (Melpignano) Boni on March 5, 1938. Mary Lou was a Central Catholic High School graduate; she retired in 2000 from Erie Insurance Company after 25 years of working as an adjuster. She also was...

Jun 30, 2020

Richard D. Pugh, age 39 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born in Evanston, Wyoming on February 26, 1981. Richard enjoyed playing with his dog, Titan, golfing in his free time, playing poker and watching New Orleans Saints and LSU football. Though he had many hobbies, swimming and playing ball with his son was...

Jun 29, 2020

Robert "Bob" J. Lanza, age 61 of Kensington, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Born in Canton to the late Anthony "Footer" and Ruth (Daily) Lanza, he was a 1976 graduate of Glen Oak High School. He was the owner and operator of Bob's Refrigeration. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Bob is survived by his...

Jun 29, 2020

Eftichia (Gianakis) Lemos, age 98, peacefully went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 29, 2020 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born June 7, 1922 in New Boston, Ohio to the late Nicholas and Eleni Gianakis. She was preceded in death by husband Panagiotis, son Steve, son-in-law Xenophon Griveas, brothers George, Kosti and wife Anne, sister...

Jun 27, 2020

Joanne Battista, age 78 of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, June 27, 2020. Born in Canton, OH on July 4, 1941 to the late Paul and Angeline nee Scarpino Magyar. Joanne was a Timken Vocational High School graduate. She owned a number of businesses. Her latest until retirement in 2018 was Private Edition. Joanne was...

Jun 26, 2020

In Loving Memory

of

Carlye Marie Skidmore.

Jun 26, 2020

Paul D. Anthony , 67, passed peacefully on Friday June 26, 2020 from complications of Parkinson's Disease . Paul was born in Canton, Ohio on December 29, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to Donald and Lucille Anthony. He attended Timken High School and Columbus University of  Art and Design.  He was vice- president and retired from A.V.C. Inc. in 2014. ...

Jun 23, 2020

Joseph Codispoti, age 77 of North Canton, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was born on September 16, 1942 in San Andrea, Italy to the late Bruno and Vittoria (Papaleo) Codispoti, and immigrated to the United States in 1958. Joe worked for Canton Containers, was the owner and operator of Capri Pizza for 11 years, Mr. Giuseppe's...