Peter John Kotanides
Jul 16, 2019
PJ passed away July 16th surrounded by his loving family; mother Evelyn, sister Karen, brother Karl and his wife Lori and me, brother John Jr. PJ's battle with cancer started about a year ago but he shielded his family and friends from most of the details. He lived a short but full life full of adventure, friends and a...
Ferne M. (Malott) Mason
Jul 12, 2019
Ferne (nee Malott) Mason, age 98, passed on July 12, 2019, in North Canton, OH. She was Christian, a member of the Amelia Church of Christ; the Livonia, MI, Church of Christ; and the Clearwater, FL, First Christian Church. A 1938 graduate of Hamersville High School, she earned a 1939 Wilmington College Teacher's Certificate and a 1959 Bachelor's of...
Leonard "Lenny" E. Novelli
Jul 10, 2019
Leonard "Lenny" E. Novelli, age 71 of Aurora, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Canton on May 25, 1948 to the late Nick and Kathleen Novelli. Lenny was a 1966 graduate of Canton Central Catholic, and went on to graduate from Rutgers University and Penn...
Sandra H. (Mirto) Lanzer
Jul 10, 2019
Sandra H. Lanzer, age 77 of East Canton, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was born in Canton on May 5, 1942 to the late Samuel, Sr. and Ann Mirto. Sandra was a 1960 Canton South High School graduate, and a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish. She retired from Kress IGA Supermarket after over 20 years...
James S. Barbera
Jul 8, 2019
James "Jim" S. Barbera, age 79 of East Canton, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born on March 7, 1940 to the late Cono and Frances Barbera. He was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. Jim was employed by the Canton City Police Department,...
Carmela (Corbisella) Lolli
Jul 4, 2019
Carmela (Corbisella) Lolli, 92, began her life on March 2, 1927, in Wellsville, Oh. She was the 3rd of 7 daughters born to Benjamin and Thelma (Brienza) Corbisella and passed away on July 4, 2019, the same day as her father, 45 years later. The family moved to Alliance, where she graduated from Alliance High School and met her...
Phanoula "Fane" (Georgiadou) Kreareas
Jul 3, 2019
Phanoula "Fane" (Georgiadou) Kreareas 1931-2019 age 88, embraced by the grace of The Holy Spirit, completed her life journey on July 3, 2019. Born in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1931 to the late George and Despina (Anastasios) Georgiadou, she was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years, George; her beloved son, Peter; sister, Thalia (Constantinos) Terzoglou;...
Dorothy R. (Salvis) Roszmann
Jul 2, 2019
Dorothy R. Roszmann, age 99 of North Canton, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was born on March 22, 1920 in Massillon to the late Bert and Clair Salvis. Dorothy was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School; she then after lived in California for twenty years before moving back to Ohio. She retired from United Airlines,...
Beverly "Bev" A. (Melegari) Stefaniak
Jun 29, 2019
Beverly "Bev" A. (Melegari) Stefaniak age 85 of North Canton, passed away Saturday evening. Born in Canton to the late George and Eleanor (Magenetto) Melegari, she was preceded in death by her husband George Stefaniak. Bev was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She was a former member of Canton St. Paul Catholic Church. Bev is survived by...
Patricia A. (Sciury) Geis
Jun 28, 2019
Patricia Ann (Sciury) Geis, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. She was born at home on May 1, 1931 to the late William (Sulmona, Italy) and Stella Fields (Akron, Ohio) Sciury. Patricia was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School class of 1949 where she completed the secretarial program and immediately began her career...
Vincent D. Spadone
Jun 28, 2019
Vincent D. Spadone, age 23 of Canton, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born in Canton on March 21, 1996. Vincent graduated from Jackson High School in 2014, and just recently graduated from Stark State where he studied Automotive Technology. He had a great passion for sports and cars alike. Vincent is survived by his loving...
James A. Gallo
Jun 25, 2019
James A. Gallo, age 81 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was born in Massillon on January 20, 1938 to the late James and Mary (Varasso) Gallo. James was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, and worked for Nickles Bakery where he retired after 30 years of employment. James was a member of St....
Angelo Sanchez
Jun 25, 2019
Angelo "Binto" Sanchez, age 93 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Canton on January 22, 1926 to Spanish immigrants, Claudino and Angela (Diaz) Sanchez. Angelo was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II aboard the USS Hugh Purvis....
Theodore N. Travers
Jun 24, 2019
Theodore N. Travers, age 69 of Canton, passed away Monday. He was born in Canton to the late George and Evelyn Travers. Ted is survived by his loving companion of 35 years Karen Needs; children Dawn (Rick) Knight, Carrie Tressel, Paula White, Michele Needs, Shely (Mike Brown) Needs, Rosa Travers; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters Georgia Myers and Patricia...
Mary Ann (Frustaci) Frustaci
Jun 21, 2019
Mary Ann Frustaci passed away Friday, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Yolanda Frustaci, and beloved nephew Robert Fonte, Jr. She was born in Canton on April 4, 1953. Mary Ann attended McKinley High School where she had the honor of being Miss McKinleyite 1971. She followed in...
Charlotte L. (Scarpino) Falcone
Jun 21, 2019
Charlotte L. (Scarpino) Falcone age 72 of Massillon, passed away Friday morning at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Barberton, OH to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Dinuzzio) Scarpino. Charlotte was an amazing artist, cake decorator, and crafter. She loved spending time with her family. She retired from Nickles Bakery after 28 years of service....
Jeff A. Walton
Jun 19, 2019
Jeff Andrew Walton, 49, a lifelong resident of Canton, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2019. He was a husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He was a man of few words, most of the time. His passions were cutting trees and fishing. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Canton....
Domingo Gutierrez-Quixan
Jun 18, 2019
Domingo Gutierrez-Quixan age 14 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17 th . He was a member and musician of Iglesia Cristo Nuestro Refugio Church. Domingo attended Massillon Junior High School. He is survived by his parents Daniel Gutierrez Castro and Marta Quixen Castro, sisters Cheni M. Gutierrez, Delia Gutierrez, brother Martin Gutierrez, and many uncles, aunts,...
Arbutus (Lanning) Giavasis
Jun 16, 2019
Arbutus "Boots" Giavasis, age 83 of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning. She was the daughter of the late William and Marie (Roberts) Lanning. She was also preceded in death by her sons Philip and Eoun Giavasis, brother William Lanning, and sister Violet Carr. Boots was a graduate of Barberton High School, where she was a cheerleader. She retired...
David J. Deluca
Jun 14, 2019
David J. DeLuca age 73 of Canton, passed away Friday, June 14 th . Born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Jerry and Betty DeLuca, he was also preceded in death by his brother Fred DeLuca. He was a 1963 graduate of Penn Hills High School. David was employed with Superior Dairy for 23 years, retiring in 1996. He...
