Obituaries

Mar 16, 2018

Concetta (Connie) Ann (Rocci) Bitzel, age 88 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Friday March 16, 2018. Connie was born in Canton on November 26, 1929 to the late Orazio and Nazarena (Tucci) Rocci. She was a 1947 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from Krogers in 1999, a member of the meat cutters union. She also worked...

Mar 16, 2018

Joseph B. Spotleson, age 94 of North Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Canton to the late Dominic and Mary Spatolisano, he was also preceded in death by his daughter Mary Ann Horton and brother Frank Spotleson. An Army Air Force Veteran of WW II, Joseph was retried from the Ford Motor Company. He is survived by...

Mar 13, 2018

Vincent Monteleone of Massillon, Ohio passed away early Tuesday morning, March 13 th , 2018 at his home. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Frank and Josephine Monteleone. He also was preceded in death by his sister Mary Silla (Joe). He was an army veteran who served in the Korean war. He loved spending time with...

Mar 12, 2018

Carole E. (Zugcic) Sukosd age 68 of Canton, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. She was born in Canton to the late Fred and Helen Zugcic. She was very active in the local democratic party and a member of the Democratic Women's Club. Carole is survived by her children Tony (Joleen) Sukosd, Kelly (Jason) Wadsworth, 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren,...

Mar 11, 2018

William H. Georges, 79, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018. He was born in Canton, Ohio on January 30, 1939. He graduated from Lehman High School and continued on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of Wooster and his Juris Doctor from the University of Akron Law School. Bill was...

Mar 11, 2018

Elizabeth R. Riggie, age 85 of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was born in Granville, West Virginia on November 5, 1932 to the late John and Catherine Riggie. Elizabeth was employed by Timken Mercy Hospital for 25 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Sophia Douglas and Lucy Dunn;...

Mar 8, 2018

On March 8, 2018, Parthena Giamourides fell asleep peacefully with the Lord while at home and surrounded by beloved family and friends. Parthena was a woman of bravery and strength. She immigrated to the United States in the 1960s where she built a home and a family in Canton, OH. Despite the hardships she faced, she had an unmatched...

Mar 8, 2018

Ann (Monastra) Warren age 98 of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Torrenova, Sicily to the late Salvatore and Josephine (Cassara) Monastra, she was also preceded in death by her husband Jack A. Warren, son Richard Warren, brothers Nate, Joe, and Frank Monastra and sister Carmel Sturiale. Ann worked many years for Santangelo's and Mr. Mike's catering....

Mar 7, 2018

William W. Kibler, Jr. age 74 of Canton, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on June 19, 1943 to the late William W. Sr. and Helen (Baker) Kibler, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 28 years Adele M. (Nasseff) Kibler, brothers Kenneth Kibler, Neil and Thomas Garrett. He worked...

Mar 6, 2018

Dorothy A. (Petroff) Capobianco, age 93 of Massillon, passed away early Tuesday morning. Born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Nancho and Helen (Fabin) Petroff, she was also preceded in death by her husband David Capobianco, grandson David Michael Capobianco, and sister Rosalie Peshoff. She was a 1943 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Dorothy worked with her...

Mar 6, 2018

Olga (Papatheodorou) Giustino, surrounded by loving family and friends, crossed over into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Olga was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothea and George Papatheodorou; her sister and brother, Mary Papatheodorou Imely and Harry Papatheodorou; and granddaughter Dorothea Prendes.

Olga was born in Atsiholos, Greece on December 11, 1946,...

Mar 3, 2018

Michael E. Waikem, Jr. age 77, passed away peacefully March 3 rd after suffering a stroke on February 25 th . Born in Canton to the late Michael E. Sr. and Mary (Danesi) Waikem, he was also preceded in death by granddaughter Kayleigh Waikem and brother Richard Waikem. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Janice...

Mar 2, 2018

Avrilia Georgiades age 87 of Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Kastoria, Greece to the late Christos and Helen (Sangarangou) Savarikas, she was also preceded in death by her husband John Georgiades. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Koraes, and Senior Citizens of Holy Trinity. She is survived by her children Chris (Brenda) Georgiades,...

Feb 28, 2018

Thomas P. Donnelly, age 80 of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was born in Effingham, Illinois on November 22, 1937 to the late Charles and Ella Donnelly. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy, and later became a network engineer for North Systems. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Parish in North Canton,...

Feb 27, 2018

Ella M. Green, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. On August 9, 1927, Ella Marie was born to the late John and Esther M. Archer in Canton, Ohio. She departed this life on February 27, 2018. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John T. Green; three brothers Milford...

Feb 26, 2018

Randall P. (Randy) Moore of Louisville passed away February 26, 2108 after and extended illness. He was born on March 3, 1957 in Canton, OH. Randy was a graduate of Timken H.S. (1975). He retired in May of 2017 after 38 years in the electrical distribution business with Gexpro (formerly General Electric Supply). Preceded in death by his wife...

Feb 26, 2018

Irene B. Perez, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. She was born in Belle Valley, Ohio on March 2, 1927 to the late Michael and Anna Harmon. Irene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the SOKOL organization. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Perez,...

Feb 23, 2018

Mary Jane Cotopolis, age 92 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2018. Mary is preceded in death by her husband Krist and her daughter Artemis. She is survived by her son Jimmy (Tina) Cotopolis; grandchildren Christopher (Morgan) Cotopolis and Maria (Chris) Graf; 4 great-grandchildren Gus, Goldie, Jacob and Jonathan. A private graveside service was held on...

Feb 23, 2018

Jeffrey A. Mallory age 70 of Massillon, passed away Friday afternoon. Born in Akron to the late William H. Mallory and Betty Hiel, he was preceded in death by his brother Bill. Jeff was a Marine Corp veteran of the Vietnam War having received two Purple Hearts. He was a self-employed Certified Public Accountant for over 30 years. He...

Feb 23, 2018

MABEL H. DeSTEPHEN, age 92 of Canal Fulton, passed away February 23, 2018. Formerly of the Navarre area, she was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish. When Mabel's husband Ed retired after working for 41 years at Timken Company, he always said she also was retired. They enjoyed going out to eat daily at all their favorite...