Carl Dechiara
Jan 25, 2019
Carl Dechiara, age 90 of Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Canton to the late Nicholas and Anna (Loudon) Dechiara, he was also preceded in death by his brothers Anthony and Natalo and sister Julie Leno. Carl was a 1946 graduate of McKinley High School. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. Carl was an avid golfer and...
John Kalagidis
Jan 24, 2019
John Kalagidis. Age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, January 24, 2019. John was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Olympia (Fotiadis) and Nicholas Kalagidis. His parents emigrated from Pontos, Asia Minor.
He graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1943. Served in World War II, with the First Army, 552 nd Field...
Donald J. Geis
Jan 24, 2019
Donald J. "Pete" Geis age 85 of North Canton, passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Massillon to the late Willard and Vivian (Metcalf) Geis, he was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School. Don studied business administration at Miami University, Kent State University and Walsh College. After serving in the Air Force he began his business career at...
David M. Shorie
Jan 23, 2019
David M. Shorie, age 64 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1954. David graduated from Oakwood High School in 1972, and the University of Akron in 1976. He was a proud employee of the Hoover Company for over 30 years. David was a member of Christ the Servant Parish...
Sheryl A. Selig
Jan 23, 2019
Sheryl A. Selig age 74 of Canton, passed away Wednesday. Sheryl was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Robert Selig, mother Ruth Roush, father, brother Donald Yutzy and infant sister. She is survived by her daughters Suzanne Selig, Michele Worobiec, grandchildren Owen, Thomas, and Sophia Worobiec, sister Virginia Neutzling, family and friends. A Mass of Christian...
Arlene K. (Kallos) Mizeres
Jan 19, 2019
Arlene K. Mizeres. Arlene passed away peacefully surrounded by the Holy Spirit on January 19, 2019 at the age of 79. Arlene was born in Canton in 1939 to the late Anthony and Christine Kallos. She was preceded in death by husband Peter, sister Evelyn Aman, and brother Emanuel Kallos. Arlene graduated from McKinley High School, received her B.S....
Paul L. Pucci
Jan 18, 2019
Paul L. Pucci, age 81 of Louisville, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at St. Joseph's Senior Living, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Paul was born on December 21, 1937 in Canton to the late Julius "Jiggs" and Bernice (Concato) Pucci. Paul was a life member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish, where he graduated from the eighth...
Jean M. (Nero) Nero
Jan 15, 2019
Jean Nero age 89 of Canton, passed away Tuesday morning. A native of Canton, Ohio, Daughter of the late Cipriano and Santella Nero. She was born on May 20, 1929. Jean has been a resident of Canton Christian Home since August 2003. She was also preceded in death by her brother Nicole Nero. Jean is survived by her sister,...
Robert J. Tucci
Jan 14, 2019
Robert "Bob" J. Tucci, Sr., age 92, of Fairlawn and formerly of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born in Canton to the late Paul and Rose (Marino) Tucci on August 31, 1926. Robert graduated from Canton McKinley High School where he was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball and baseball. Bob played on two...
Shirley J. Johnson
Jan 10, 2019
Shirley J. Johnson, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born in Clay County, West Virginia on October 20, 1938. She spent most of her life in the Canton area; Shirley had dedicated her entire life to her "boys," and always enjoyed gardening in her spare time. Shirley was preceded in death by...
Robert L. Best
Jan 8, 2019
Robert "Bob" "Bobby" Best (June 13, 1969 - January 8, 2019) Bob was born in 1969, the son of Carol (Best) Boord and the late Gene Best in Canton, Ohio. Bob spent most of his childhood in Canton and most of his adulthood in Kent, graduating from Canton McKinley and Kent State University. Bob was someone who worked to...
Rose Marie (Cartechini) Lengyel
Jan 8, 2019
Rose Marie (Cartechini) Lengyel, age 99 of Massillon, passed away on January 8, 2019. She was born in Canton on September 15, 1919 to the late Pietro and Palmina Cartechini. Rose was a graduate of McKinley High School and a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Pamela;...
Argie R. (Donatini) Barbato
Jan 8, 2019
Argie R. (Donatini) Barbato age 97 of Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning. Born in Alberta, PA to the late Octavio and Maria (Biagi) Donatini, she was preceded in death by her husbands Orlando "Lum" and Patrick "Pat", daughter Lenore, son Mark, tep-sons Jim and Joe, brothers Dino and Armando Donatini. She was a member of St. Paul of...
Kathleen Laura (Pentella) Mascioli
Jan 5, 2019
Kathy (Kathleen) L. Mascioli age 71 of North Canton, Ohio left us on Saturday, January 5, 2019 due to pancreatic cancer. Born in Canton, Ohio on March 10, 1947 to the late Sabatino (Sam) and Jean ( Gina Contrucci) Pentella. Kathy graduated from Glenwood High School and worked at The Dime Bank prior to her marriage and then assisted...
Maria Louise (Dibernardo) Rossetti
Jan 3, 2019
Maria Louise Rossetti, 96 of North Canton, Ohio passed peacefully on January 3 rd , at Anna Maria of Aurora. She was born in Swissvale, Pa. on January 13 th , 1922, daughter of the late John and Eva (Pavlik) DiBernardo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert M. Rossetti and brothers, Carl, Frank, James, Jack and...
Darel D. Ison
Jan 3, 2019
Darel D. Ison, age 73 of Lousiville, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born in Canton on August 29, 1945 to the late John and Bernice Ison. Darel was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School, and a member of Arlington Avenue Church of God. He retired from Xcel Mold and Machine, Inc. after 25 years...
Steve N. Nicholas
Jan 1, 2019
Stefanos "Steve" Nicholas 1925-2019 of Canton, Ohio joined our Lord the evening of January first. He was born February 18, 1925 in Oinoussai, Greece. He was preceded in death by his parents Nikola and Sophia, brothers, Stefanos, Mihalis and Yianni, sister Athipi and beautiful wife of 65 years, Anastasia "Tasoula." Stefanos left behind his son Michael (Cynthia), daughter Sophia...
Joe F. Kalial
Jan 1, 2019
Joe F. Kalial, 100, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, January 1 st . Joe was born in Akron to the late Joseph and Mary Kalial. He was also preceded in death by brothers Edward, Charles, George, Eli, Hank, and sisters Lena, Helen, and Josephine. In 1947 he married the love of his life, Evelyn Karam. They...
Mary J. (Highland) Dawson
Dec 31, 2018
Mary Jean (Highland) Dawson, 88, of Louisville, passed away peacefully, with her son and grandchildren by her side, on Monday, December 31, 2018. Mary Jean was born on March 29, 1930, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Harry and Ruth Highland. She married Emril Dawson on February 17, 1951, and they eventually settled in Louisville, Ohio. Mary Jean...
Donna L. (North) Dawson
Dec 30, 2018
Donna (North) Dawson, 65 of Louisville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 30, 2018, after a 26 month battle with Glioblastoma. Donna was retired from the Canton City School District where she worked as a school secretary, most recently at Worley Elementary School, for 28 years. Donna didn't allow the odds of Glioblastoma...
