Obituaries

Feb 17, 2018

Bernard A. Rossetti, age 83, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 17, 2018 after an extended illness with his family by his side. Born December 15, 1934 to the late Tony and Julia (Buch) Rossetti. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years Jane (Hackathon) Rossetti, his daughter Marcia (Norman) Kendle, and son Bernard Jr. (Kym)...

Feb 14, 2018

Tula (Panagiota) Bozeka Fostines, native of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2018, in New Port Richey, Florida, after suffering with Alzheimer's. Tula is preceded in death by her parents, George and Dina Bozeka, and her cherished brothers, Nick Barry, Steve Bozeka and Carl Bozeka. She leaves behind her adoring husband of 58 years, Peter Nicholas Fostines...

Feb 14, 2018

Tosca Rose Reda, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Josephine (Rigioli) Seia. Tosca worked at Fisher Food's on Harrison Ave. for 23 years as a cashier. She was a member of the AARP, a volunteer at Bethany Nursing Home and a wonderful cook. Along with...

Feb 14, 2018

Eleanor Delores Jarosz age 92, of Canton (formerly of Cleveland) passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 14 th shortly after noon in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Marie (Ochocki) Vanek. Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Feb 11, 2018

Dorothy Dena (nee DeChiara) Pedersen, passed away on February 11, 2018. Dena was born in Canton, Ohio on January 21, 1928 to the late Lucy (Rex) and Anthony DeChiara. She was baptized, received first Holy Communion, confirmed, sang in the choir and was married (in 1954) at St. Anthony Catholic Parish. She attended St. Anthony's grade school and McKinley...

Feb 11, 2018

Carol Ann Gonzalez, age 67, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Canterbury Villa following a period of declining health. Carol was born in Mercy Hospital in Canton, OH on July 26, 1950 to Manuel "Pete" and Alice Gonzalez. Carol attended special classes at Allen School until they eventually formed the CRC. Carol was one of the original adults...

Feb 8, 2018

John Wayne Yekel Sr, age 78, died Thursday February 9 th at the Kobacker Hospice Center in Columbus OH. John was born and raised in Uniontown, PA and later moved to Canton, OH. John is survived by sister Sharon Blair of Uniontown PA; 3 children; John Jr of Lewis Center, OH (wife Kimberly), Rich of San Antonio, TX (wife...

Feb 7, 2018

Dr. John A. Michailides D.D.S., (August 19 th , 1936) passed away February 7 th , 2018, at the age of 81. Preceded in death by his parents; Athanas and Paraskeve, survived by his sisters Thespina Michailides and Evelyn Pantelas, son Thomas, grandchildren Samuel and Gabby and son Nick (Cindy) grandchildren Aison and Maggy, and several nieces and nephews....

Feb 7, 2018

Emanuel "Mike" Margaritakis, age 85 of North Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. He was born on October 6, 1932 to the late Stavros and Christina Margaritakis and preceded in death by his wife Amelia (Kourakos), sister Mary, grandson Christopher and granddaughter Mariah. He was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and an Army veteran...

Feb 5, 2018

Robert S. (Bob) Stewart, age 82 of Canton, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born on November 29, 1935 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Bob was a graduate of New Cumberland High School, and continued his education at West Virginia University. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during the Korean Conflict and awarded the...

Feb 3, 2018

Richard D. Bernard, age 77 of Plain Township, passed away Saturday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late John and Lucy (Ziccardi) Bernard, he was a proud member of the Class of 1958 of Jackson High School. Richard went on to graduate from the University of Akron after serving in the US Army. He was a retired accountant and...

Feb 2, 2018

Eugene J. DeGasperis, Sr. age 88 of Canton, passed away Friday evening. Born in Canton to the late Luigi and Anna (Capistrelli) DeGasperis, he was also preceded in death by his wife Katherine (Boyd) whom he was married to for 40 years, brothers Richie, Ernie, Guido, Pete, and sister Sylvia Mirone. He was a graduate of McKinley High School...

Jan 30, 2018

Lucille F. (Castello) Bianchi, age 90 of Canton, passed away Tuesday afternoon. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Theodore and Mary (Malatesta) Castello. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Bianchi, sisters Barbara Leutbecher, Sylvia Marie Castello, and brothers John and Patsy Castello. She was a member of St....

Jan 29, 2018

Catherine Johanning

"I just love your mom." It was a phrase we heard often from family, friends, caregivers, and even new acquaintances. She was continually described as happy, fun loving, always ready to celebrate a special occasion, and the first to offer assistance. Cathy was steadfast and loyal to family and friends and never turned away from...

Jan 29, 2018

Angeline "Angie" L. Kismann, age 88 of Canton, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canton to the late Leo and Ninfa (Lanza) Ross on November 26, 1929. Angie was a 1947 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and later became the co-owner of Rice's Dry Cleaners. She was an active...

Jan 28, 2018

Edward J. "Fast Eddie" Pellegrene age 73 of Canton, passed away on January 28, 2018, at St. Luke's Home, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Born July 1, 1944 to the late Samuel and Jessie (Notturno) Pellegrene. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School class of '62. He was in auto sales most of his...

Jan 24, 2018

Julius "Jones" P. Chirumbolo, age 90 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He was born in Canton on February 14, 1927 to the late Bruno and Anna (Torcasio) Chirumbolo. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in WWII; he was employed by Diamond Portland Cement and ASF in Alliance as a machinist and supervisor. Julius was a...

Jan 23, 2018

Stephanie Jean Sigler, age 45, passed away January 23, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. Born on June 10, 1972 in Canton, to John and Sharon Sigler, she graduated from GlenOak High School in 1990. She went on to get a degree in Environmental Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton before moving to Atlanta, Georgia and starting a successful career...

Jan 23, 2018

Roy A. Sergi, age 71, of Catawba Island/Port Clinton, passed away at home after a short illness. Born and raised in Canton, where he attended McKinley High School and apprenticed in Tool & Die Making at The Hoover Company. Later he worked for Ford Motor Company where he worked until his retirement. Preceded in death by his parents, John...

Jan 23, 2018

Yolanda (Betro) Frustaci. Age 95 of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2018. Yolanda was born on January 17, 1923 in Canton. She married her husband Anthony on July 6, 1946. Yolanda treasured the time she spent with her family and loved hosting traditional holidays at her home. Her hobbies included cooking and playing bocce on summer...