Obituaries

Mar 31, 2019

Lanny Albert Pope, age 84 of Canton, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 30, 1935 to the late Alexander and Elizabeth ( Anderson) Pope. Lanny graduated from Canton South High School in 1951, and then after enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in...

Mar 27, 2019

Paul E. Miller, age 75 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born in Canton on November 14, 1943 to the late Ralph and Ruth Miller. Paul was a graduate of Perry High School, and after served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Aircraft Braking System, which was formally Goodyear Aerospace,...

Mar 25, 2019

Philip V. Papadopulos age 78 of Canton, fell asleep in the Lord Monday March 25th. Born in Canton to the late Philip P. and Morphe (Georgiades) Papadopulos, he was preceded in death by his son Philip John Raymond Papadopulos and sister-in-law Penny Papadopulos. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Bolivar Sportsman Club, and the Transport Workers...

Mar 24, 2019

Vincent Lemmo, age 96 of Canton, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at The Pines. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 1, 1923. Vince served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Battle of the Bulge; he was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart while serving in the European Theater of Operation. Vince...

Mar 23, 2019

Roberta L. (Phillippi) Herzog age 72 of Massillon, passed away Saturday, March 23 rd surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canton to the late Robert John and Frances Phillippi, she was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Daniel Herzog, sons Robert John (Terri) Herzog, Dennis James Herzog, sisters...

Mar 19, 2019

James B. Kark, age 73 of Canton, passed away on March 19, 2019. He was born in Canton on April 4, 1945 to the late Frank and Audrey Kark. Jim attended Gibbs Grade School and was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He joined the Army in the 60's, became a Union Steward for Diebold in the 70's...

Mar 17, 2019

Mary "Babe" (Gonzales) Seccombe passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born and raised in Canton, Ohio. She was a 1952 graduate of McKinley High School. Mary was the past president of the North Canton Junior Sorosis, past secretary for the Stark County Council of Women's Clubs and volunteer at Aultman Hospital. She and her husband, Jack,...

Mar 12, 2019

Nick Christ, age 73 of Canton, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2019. Born in Canton to the late Gust and Sadie (Kessinides) Christ, he was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Gust and Sadie, aunt Nena (Spilios) Kounouzvelis and cousin Mark Kounouzvelis. Nick was a 1963 graduate of Lincoln...

Mar 12, 2019

Erma C. (Caringi) DeFrank, age 100 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was born in Canton to the late Sam and Loretta Caringi on March 19, 1918. Erma, and her late husband Fred, co-owned and operated the White Swan Restaurant and Lounge for over 25 years; she was a member of First Christian Church, and...

Mar 9, 2019

Roger R. Shook, age 92, of North Canton, passed away Saturday evening. Born in Freeport, Ohio to the late Jerry and Wanda (Moore) Shook, he was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (Chimples) Shook and his sister Hazel (Shook) Webster. A 1944 graduate of Canton McKinley High School, where he was a star baseball player, Roger served as...

Mar 7, 2019

Sarah E. Korosedes, age 82 of North Canton, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born in Dundee, Ohio on August 25, 1936 to the late George and Florence Sexton. Sarah and her late husband, George, were the owners and operators of Housemaster Siding for over 30 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox...

Mar 2, 2019

Paul Andrew Onachila of Canton, OH, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Akron General Hospital. He was 92 years old. Born in Albion, PA. in 1926, Paul lived there until 1960. He graduated from Albion High School. He was employed at Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad. In 1960 he relocated to Canton, OH. where he worked for the Norfolk...

Mar 2, 2019

Joanne (Saliola) Antenucci age 82 of Canton, passed away Saturday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late John and Mary (Bravo) Saliola, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Paul A. Antenucci, grandson Gregory Morris, son-in-law Steve Morris, and brothers Donald and Ray Saliola. She was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a...

Mar 1, 2019

Amanda Kay Aquino age 26 of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 1st. Born in Canton, Amanda was a 2011 graduate of Louisville High School. Amanda was incredibly compassionate, fun-loving, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She had a passion for animals, loved her many pets, and enjoyed working as a dog groomer, a job in which she was...

Mar 1, 2019

Harold Frank Rabb, 78 of North Canton, passed away March 1 st after a brief illness. Preceded in death by his parents Elizabeth J. and Frank H. Rabb, and brother Jerry D. Rabb. Survived by his loving wife Mary Jo (Hayden) Rabb of 56 years, children; Cynthia L. Rabb, James A Rabb, Amy A. Rabb, sister Carol J. Rabb...

Mar 1, 2019

B. Marie Fife, age 75 of Massillon, passed away Friday at her home, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Danville, Virginia on December 11, 1943 to the late Dalbert and Mary Crum. Marie was a 1962 Canton McKinley graduate, and a retired employee of Fitness Quest, where she worked in the Accounting Department. Along...

Mar 1, 2019

Mary Victoria (Stillo) Rocci

Mary V. Rocci, 97, went to be with the Lord on Friday , March 1, 2019 Mary was the first born child of Saverio and Mary (Carioti) Stillo in Canton, Ohio. After graduating from McKinley High School in 1939, Mary married her husband, Joseph A. Rocci. They shared 54 years together raising their...

Mar 1, 2019

Michael Esber, Jr., age 65 of Canton, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was born on December 23, 1953 to the late Michael, Sr. and Barbara (George) Esber. Mike was a 1971 Oakwood graduate; he then became the owner and operator of Esber's Restaurant and Lounge. He was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. In...

Feb 28, 2019

Robert Leo Linkous, Jr., age 53 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on December 13, 1965. Robert was preceded in death by his father Robert Linkous, Sr., two brothers, and one sister. He is survived by mother Brenda Linkous of North Carolina; sisters Robin (Dan) Jovingo and Brenda (Rick)...

Feb 28, 2019

Albert G. "Garf" Garofalo, age 91 of Louisville, passed away Thursday evening. Born in Canton to the late Sevario and Ernestina Garofalo, he was also preceded in death by his daughter Tina Garofalo, and brothers Leonard and Fausto J. Garofalo, Sr. He was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Albert went to work for the Timken Company right...