Obituaries

Apr 22, 2018

Christine Creekus-Wolf, 60, of North Canton, passed away surrounded with love on Sunday, April 22, 2018. She was born in Canton on December 8, 1957, and graduated from GlenOak High School in 1976. She studied nursing at The University of Akron, and later worked in several health specialties, including pediatrics, cardiology and dermatology. She loved people and enjoyed silly...

Apr 21, 2018

Harriet 'Beth' Routhier, age 92, of Canton, passed away early Saturday, April 21, 2018. 'Beth' is the middle name her daughter Cherrie gave her as none of her family had middle names. She was born on March 11, 1926 in Rudyard, Michigan to the late Henry and Mary (Mouthaan) Hesselink. Throughout her years she took advantage of all that...

Apr 19, 2018

John Sakolevas, age 84 of North Canton, passed away early Thursday. He was born in Chalkidiki, Greece, where he was a farmer, to the late Immanuel and Garifalia Sakolevas. John was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. He worked various jobs including Superior Meats. He came to America in 1969 and established residence. John was a loving...

Apr 17, 2018

Antonia "Toni" (Pujazon) Swank, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 ikn the presence of family. Born in Canton on August 13, 1922 to late Juan and Adelaida (Justo) Pujazon, she was in the first graduating class of Timken Vocational High School. After marring, she resided in Navarre most of her life. Toni was a member of...

Apr 17, 2018

Delores "Dolly" DeVault age 88 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Steve and Emma (Radosevich) Wuchnick, she was also preceded in death by her husband Paul Herbert DeVault, son Dennis DeVault, brothers George, William, Donald and Steven Wuchnick. She was a 1947 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, member of St. George Serbian...

Apr 17, 2018

James (Jim) J. Walker, age 64 of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning. Jim was born in Alliance on December 11, 1953. He was a 1971 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. A retired employee of Timken Roller Bearing where he was employed for 33 years. He was an avid fan of the Indians, Cavs and...

Apr 15, 2018

Dolores M. Magisano age 88 of Canton, passed away Sunday, April 15th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James V. Magisano to whom she looked forward to dancing with again. Also, preceded by parents Andrew and Maryann Nagel, sister-in-laws Yolanda Pergola, Anna Miller, and niece Debbie Tabellion. She was a graduate of Lincoln High...

Apr 14, 2018

Gerald M. Sinkovich age 80 of Canton, passed away Saturday. He was born in Alliance, OH to the late John and Dolores Sinkovich. He was a graduate of Alliance High School. Gerald retired from the Ohio Department of Taxation after 37 years of service. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Army National Guard and the Alliance...

Apr 14, 2018

Gino Perciballi

Age 84. Of Massillon, Passed away Sat. April 14,2018. He was born on Nov.23,1933 in Ripi, Italy to the late Nicholas and Natalina Perciballi. Gino came to the United States as a teenager and embarked on his lifelong career in the construction business. Gino's passion was building quality custom homes and developing which he continued...

Apr 13, 2018

Anthony R. "Tony" Lupe, age 79 of North Canton, passed away April 13, 2018. Born in Canton to the late Anthony and Lucille (Gamble) Lupe he was also preceded in death by his brother Frank. Tony was a cement finisher retiring from Marks Concrete. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Parish of North Canton and the North...

Apr 12, 2018

Mite (Mike) Ristev, age 65, of Massillon, died April 12, 2018, in the comfort of his home. He was born August 12, 1952, in the village of Kurbinovo, Macedonia, son of the late Zivko and Krstana (Grozdanovska) Ristevski. He is preceded in death by his brother, Dance (Maria) Ristev. Mite is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elaine...

Apr 11, 2018

William "Bill" S. "Biff" Frey age 62 of Canton, passed away Wednesday evening. He was born in Canton to the late John "Bill" and Mildred "Boots" (Trbovich) Frey. He was a 1973 graduate of Lehman High School and a 1977 graduate of Bowling Green University with a degree in English Literature. He was a lifelong member of St. George...

Apr 7, 2018

Sammy Angott Jr.

1945 - 2018

of Canton, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the age of 72. Sammy was born in Washington, Pennsylvania on July 5, 1945, to the late Sammy Sr. and Evelyn Angott. Growing up with Sammy Sr., the three-time world lightweight...

Apr 5, 2018

Nicholet Vaitsis, born to Irene and George Vaitsis on August 2, 1921, returned home to her Lord and Savior, on April 5, 2018. Although Nicholet was born in Canton, Ohio and was a lifetime resident, she made an extended trip to her parents' homeland of Greece, along with her mother Irene and sister Katherine, in 1927, where they remained...

Apr 4, 2018

Robert F. Pindel, age 80 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was born in Oil City, PA on November 24, 1937 to the late Frank and Catherine Pindle. Robert was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was employed by the Stark County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff...

Apr 3, 2018

Elias N. Hilaneh, age 85, of Canton, fell asleep with the Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1933 in Hena, Syria to the late Naim and Jedda (Shaheen) Hilaneh. Elias was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Canton. Elias was preceded in death by his sister Mary Michael. He is...

Apr 3, 2018

Betty Jane Tucci, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born in Canton on October 13, 1929 to the late Jasper and Katherine Hoopingarner. Along her with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl, and one sister. Betty is survived by two sons Rick (Doreen) Tucci of Massillon, and...

Apr 1, 2018

Helen (Manuselis) Christ, age 88 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born in Akron to the late George and Katherine Manuselis on July 7, 1929. Helen was a graduate of East High School, and was then employed by the City of Canton as a secretary for over 30 years. She was a member of...

Mar 29, 2018

Alma Regina Biasella (née Bialota), went home to heaven on March 29, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Tony, of nearly 50 years. Alma is survived by her daughters, Michelle (James) McDonald of Hartville, Diane (Steve) Snyder of Wooster, Regina Smith and Tina Biasella; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Alma was the youngest of sixteen children of...

Mar 26, 2018

Christine Hansen, age 91 of Bolivar, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. She was born in Canton on November 24, 1926 to the late James and Elizabeth Adams. Christine was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and a member of the Alumni Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas;...