Obituaries

Apr 4, 2020

Lorraine Forchione, surrounded by all of her children, passed away very peacefully into the arms of her beloved Savior, on 4/4/20. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who lived life with her arms wide open, sharing the light and love of Christ in her, with all of those around her. A dedicated member of St Joan...

Apr 3, 2020

Donald R. "Corky" Correlli.

Corky passed away Friday evening at home after one last stroke, surrounded by his family. He enjoyed a long life full of family, friends, golf, and cigars. He will be sorely missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife Peri Correlli, parents John Correlli and Victoria Vergaleto, as well as...

Apr 1, 2020

Edward G. Martell (J.R.) of Northeast, OH, lost his brief struggle with Kidney Failure and passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020, at the young age of 59, at the Compassionate Care Center (hospice), with his loving wife by his side. Edward was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather and friend. His loving and devoted wife of almost 36 years,...

Mar 30, 2020

Albert J. "Al" Petsy age 91 of Canton passed away Monday morning 3/30/20. A life long Cantonian, Al was born in Canton to the late Benny and Mary ( Baptist) Petsy. He was proceeded in death by his wife Joanna (Angelantoni) Petsy and daughter Cindie Petsy. Al was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member...

Mar 19, 2020

George A. Young, age 81 of Canton, passed away Thursday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late George A. and Lucy M.(Donato)Young, he was also preceded in death by sisters Carol Lunsford, Linda Sambroak, and brother Anthony Gottschalk. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of '57. He was a veteran with the Navy Reserves. He met...

Mar 18, 2020

Jennifer (Jenn) N. Black age 40 of Canal Fulton passed away Wednesday. Jenn was born in Canton on September 9, 1979. She was a 1997 graduate of Central Catholic high school. Jenn attended The Ohio State University where she studied in the A.I.T. Program. Jenn was an animal lover who was an accomplished Equestrian rider. She also showed horses...

Mar 16, 2020

Nora V. Trizzino-DiMattio, age 99 of Canton, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio on August 18, 1920 to the late Frank and Rose Pinzone. Nora retired as a dental assistant and was a past member of St. Paul Catholic Parish. She was active in the Canton Fine Arts and Christkindl Markt for...

Mar 10, 2020

Adam M. Tully age 36 of Akron, passed away Tuesday evening. Born in Canton, he was a 2002 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Adam earned his B.S. in Integrated Science and his M.S. In Education Administration from Kent State University. He was a Physics and Honor Physics teacher at Walsh Jesuit High School. He loved teaching, music, basketball,...

Mar 6, 2020

Don C. Humes, age 70 of North Canton, passed away after a long battle with heart failure. He was born on April 25, 1949 to the late Paul and Irnie Humes. He graduated from Canton Lincoln High School, and after became a self-employed electrician. Don enjoyed researching the history of the Ohio and Erie Canal. Along with his parents,...

Mar 4, 2020

Karen M. DiMenna, age 73, passed away on March 4, 2020 after a long illness involving memory loss. Karen was born in Canton on January 8, 1947 . She graduated from Lehman High School in 1965, from Kent State University in 1969, and also received her Master's Degree from Kent State University in 1978. She was employed by the...

Feb 29, 2020

Notre J. (Lancaster) LaBeach, age 85 of Canton, passed away Saturday. Born in Canton on May 5, 1934, to the late Ace and Elizabeth (McNeil) Lancaster, she was the last of nine children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Ted, Rufus, McKinley, Mitchell, and "Buddy" Lancaster; sisters Ethel Ballinger, Mary Moore, and Juanita...

Feb 28, 2020

Rebecca S. Audi, age 54 of North Canton, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. She was born in North Canton to the late Philip and Effie (Thomas) Audi. Rebecca was an avid gardener; she could bring any plant back to life. She also enjoyed crafting; creating one of a kind pieces and cooking for her family. She kept the...

Feb 23, 2020

Emma Hartman-Chick, age 100 of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Emma was born in Sardis, Ohio on August 18, 1919 to the late John and Florence Hartman. She resided in Canton for 80 years of her life, retiring from the Timken Company after 39 years of working as an inspector. Emma loved bowling,...

Feb 22, 2020

Alan "Cochise" Tomey.

Alan was taken from us on February 22, 2020 at the age of 75. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 10, 1944 to Mike and Badea Tomey. He went to Belden Grade School and Timken Vocational High School. Alan served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War on the front lines...

Feb 19, 2020

Ann M. (Imperiose) Sibilia age 64 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 after an extended illness. Born in Newark, New Jersey to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Lozier) Imperiose. Ann was preceded in death by brothers Joseph Imperiosi, Anthony Imperiose, and Sebastian Imperiose. She is survived by her loving children Mary (Christopher) Marrero of Newark, N.J, John...

Feb 17, 2020

Larry Fecske, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 surrounded by family. Larry was born in Orwell, Ohio, graduated from Adena High school. Larry retired from Canton Ford Motor Co. after 38 years. Larry married Marie Bodnar, 69 ½ years ago. He has two daughters Susan (Jim) Ondrus and Linda Fecske: three grandchildren Tina (Eric)...

Feb 14, 2020

Jack J. Bird Sr., age 75 of Canton, passed away early Friday. Born in Canton to the late Frank Sr. and Geraldine (Clay) Bird. He was a 1962 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Jack was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and the Massillon K of C Council 554. He was President of the Stark...

Feb 12, 2020

Peter James Gaitanos passed away at his home in Canton, Ohio on February 12, 2020, and joined his maternal grandparents, Dimitrios and Athanasia Marousis, in eternal life. He was born on December 6, 1989. Peter is survived by his loving parents, Mario and Angela Gaitanos; his younger brothers, Saki and Gregory Gaitanos; his grandparents, Petros and Athanasia Gaitanos; and...

Feb 10, 2020

Annette "Tink" (Shaffer) Mellon age 72 of Canton, passed away peacefully Monday, February 10th, 2020 surrounded by her devoted family and ones that loved her dearly after an extended illness at Community Care Center of Alliance. Born in Canton, Ohio on February 21, 1947, she was a 1966 graduate of Glenwood High School, a member of the First Christian...

Feb 9, 2020

Gaetano (Tom) Marchi, 93, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the House of Loreto in Canton on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Visitation will be held at the Rossi Family Funeral Home on Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 am , St. Anthony/ All Saints Catholic Church...