Obituaries

Aug 24, 2018

Philip (Cookie) El Faye, age 80 of Canton, passed away August 24, 2018 after a brief illness. Cookie was born in Canton on July 25, 1938 to the late Sam and Mildred (George) El Faye. He was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired employee of the U.S. Post office,...

Aug 19, 2018

Maria (Maro) Ifantiedes

Maria Ifantiedes, age 76, born in Katerini, Greece, passed away peacefully in her home on 8/19/18. Hours preceding her death, she was at her favorite Holy Trinity Annual Greek Orthodox Festival enjoying being surrounded by her family and friends. She was seen all evening with a smile on her face and clapping as she...

Aug 18, 2018

Craig D. Wagner, age 70 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Born in Canton to the late Helen (Santora) and Jack Wagner, he was preceded in death by his sister Linda Kaye Dovidio. He grew up in North Canton where he formed many life-long friendships. A graduate of North Canton Hoover High School, Craig was a 1971 graduate...

Aug 18, 2018

Ruth R. Schmalzl, age 92 of Canton, passed away Saturday evening. Friends and family will be received on Wednesday from 10 to 11 am at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 11:00. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park.

Aug 16, 2018

Kathleen Marie Hagler (nee Sassos)

Kathleen was born January 18, 1953 in Canton Ohio and with her family beside her, passed away at age 65 on August 16 th at Compassionate Care from peritoneal cancer. Kathleen was preceded in death by her ex-husband; Kenneth Eynon, husband; Donnie Hagler, father; Xenophon (aka Sax) Sassos, grandparents; Leo P. McDevitt,...

Aug 11, 2018

Adolia (Dolly) I. Sirgo, age 96 of Canton, passed away early Saturday morning after an extended illness surrounded by family and friends. Dolly was born in Blacklick, Pennsylvania on April 3, 1922 to the late Vincenzo and Bambina DiBattista. Dolly was a graduate of McKinley High School and was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Her greatest attribute was...

Aug 10, 2018

Sandra K. Conversino, age 72 of Canton, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. She was born in Dennison, Ohio on April 23, 1946 to the late Jessie and Mary Singhaus. Sandra was a graduate of Gnadenhutten High School and Canton Business College. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Along with her parents, Sandra...

Aug 5, 2018

Sam Assali, age 95 of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born in Majdal Shams, Syria on December 25, 1923 to the late Girgi Abu Assali and Khalaek Ammar. Sam emigrated from Syria in the early 70's; he loved his new adopted country, but never forgot his roots. He retired from the County, after twenty years...

Aug 4, 2018

Daniel A. Rex age 71 of Canton, passed away Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late Daniel C. and Mary (Gaone) Rex, he was preceded in death by his sister Toni Marie Rex. Daniel was a 1966 graduate of Perry High School. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from the Timken Steel...

Aug 3, 2018

Anna M. (Presutti) Bowers, age 80 of North Canton, passed away Friday evening surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canton to the late Vincent and Mary (Yankello) Presutti, she was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Bowers, brother Vincent Presutti, and sisters Grace Couris, Evelyn Jialanella, and Mary Presutti. Anna is survived by her children Tamra...

Aug 3, 2018

Robert Eugene Green

Robert Eugene Green (74), born March 29, 1944 in Magnolia, Ohio to the late John and Dora (Hunter) Green, died in the early hours of August 3, 2018. Bob graduated from Sandy Valley High School in 1963, he then left for basic training the day after graduation. He served active duty with the United...

Aug 2, 2018

Domingo "Nene" Herraiz age 87 of Canton, passed away after a short illness early Thursday morning surrounded by his loving wife Tonia of 62 years and his children. A lifelong resident of Canton, born to the late Fidel and Pauline (Ampudia) Herraiz, he was also preceded in death by his brother Fidel "Fife" Herraiz and sisters Aurora "Irene" Rossetti...

Jul 29, 2018

Pamela A. (Purses) Hughes, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018. She was born in Canton on February 3, 1945 to the late Sam and Clare (Vitale) Purses. Pam was a Central Catholic High School graduate; she was employed by the the Hoover Company for twenty years, and then went on to retire from the...

Jul 25, 2018

Elizabeth Anne (Carter) DeGraffinreed age 65 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Born in Canton to the late Robert L. and Dorothy (Mabry) Carter, she was also preceded in death by her brothers Robert Walton and James Carter. Anne was retired from Pathway Caring For Children after 28 years of service. She is survived by her husband...

Jul 24, 2018

Roland Ray Mercer, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was born in Massillon on July 5, 1945 to the late James and Helen Mercer. Roland was a Massillon Washington High School 1963 graduate, and after served in the U.S. Army. He then became a Supervisor at the Timken Company. Roland was a member...

Jul 17, 2018

Filomena M. Aliberti, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. She was born in Villa Santangelo, Italy on August 31, 1927 to the late Joseph and Domenica Mimosa. Filomena was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, and loved to crochet and cook. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jul 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Manira Asper age 93 on July 17 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center after a short illness. Born in Btar, Syria to the late Shaheen and Sadie (Mahfood) Georges, she was preceded in death by her husband Shehab Asper as well as eight brothers and sisters. Manira was...

Jul 15, 2018

Emril Dawson, age 88 of Canton, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018, after a brief illness. Emril was born on February 5, 1930 to the late Lester and Dora Dawson. He was retired for from Republic Steel where he worked for 35 years. After retirement, Emril and his wife Mary loaded up their "bus,"...

Jul 13, 2018

Norma Jean Gialluca, age 86 of Canton, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018. She was born in Canton to the late Paul and Lucia Gialluca. Norma Jean was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School; she retired in 2002 from Canton City Council after many years of service. Norma Jean was a member of the Palace Theater Association, Canton...

Jul 11, 2018

Our beloved George Michael Stathakaros, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2018. George was loved by all and had so many friends who enjoyed his kind heart and genuine respect for everyone. He had a perpetual smile on his face, greeting everyone with his handsome face, looking straight into their eyes with joy and love. George was...