George G. Lambrou
Dec 12, 2017
George G. Lambrou, age 76 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was born in Canton on May 3, 1941 to the late Gust and Maria (Theodorou) Lambrou. George was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School, and after attended Akron University. He worked for 26 years at the Stark County Engineers as a Building Maintenance Foreman. George...
Eleanor M. (Pucci) Kenst
Dec 12, 2017
Eleanor M. (Pucci) Kenst, age 86 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. She was born in Canton on June 8, 1931 to the late Alfred and Agar (Bonsigna) Pucci. She was a graduate of Mt. Marie High School, and a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish as well as a member of the Franciscans. Along with her...
Anthony L. Presutti
Dec 12, 2017
Anthony L. Presutti, age 66 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday. Born in Canton to the late Anthony and Ann (Pezel) Presutti, he was also preceded in death by granddaughter Deborah Russell, brothers Steven and James. Anthony coached Mighty-Mite Baseball, enjoyed cooking and loved being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Diana (Cathey),...
Thomas R. Perdue
Dec 11, 2017
Thomas R. Perdue passed away December 11, 2017. He was born October 9, 1946 to Ralph and Evelyn (Dibbley) Perdue in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Tom enjoyed a long career in beverage sales, most recently at Esber Beverage Company, before retiring. He was a man of many hobbies, enjoying them to the fullest with his countless friends during retirement. Tom...
Lazer J. Tarzan, Sr.
Dec 11, 2017
Lazer J. Tarzan Sr. 96 passed away peacefully December 11,2017 one week short of his 97 th birthday. He was the son of Greek immigrants John and Elpiniki Tarzan. After graduating from Timken High school, Lazer joined the Navy and spent his enlistment aboard the USS Russell 414, as a radioman. During this time they fought battles in the...
Alex G. Shaheen
Dec 9, 2017
Age 60 of Canton, Ohio, loving husband, father, grandfather and son, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at his home. Alex was born on February 1, 1957 in Canton, Ohio to Shafeek and Marie Shaheen. He graduated from Lehman High School in 1975 and from The Ohio State University in 1979 with a degree in business. He...
Stephanie A. (Destefano) Hammond
Dec 8, 2017
Stephanie A. (DeStefano) Hammond, age 60 of Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Canton to the late S. Michael DeStefano and Ann (Fonte) Pechalk. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Kevin D. Hammond, children Corey Hammond, Kara (Wayne) Alton, grandchildren Caden Hershberger, Christian Hammond, Miranda...
Angeline (Kreareas) Geniatakis
Dec 7, 2017
Angeline (Kreareas) Geniatakis, age 95, of Canton, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was born to the late Nicholas and Vasiliki (Bessie Columbanis) Kreareas on August 26, 1922 in Pergamos, Greece. Angeline attended Timken Vocational High School, and became a self-employed beautician. She was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, the Silver Liners and the Philoptochos Society,...
Phillip J. Morello
Dec 6, 2017
Phillip J. Morello age 93 of Canton, passed away December 6, 2017. Born in Canton to the late Anthony and Lena (Prunesti) Morello, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Catherine "Tillie" (Ferruccio) Morello, and nephews Gary and Stan Dunnerstick. Phillip was an Army veteran of WW II having served in North Africa. He was...
Iris (Garcia) Wilhelm
Dec 6, 2017
Iris (Garcia) Wilhelm age 91 of Canton, passed away Wednesday morning. Born in Canton to the late Alejandro and Margarite (Mendez) Garcia, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Duane Wilhelm, brothers Alex and Amil Garcia and sister Rosalie Garcia. She was a 1945 graduate of McKinley High School, was the past president of the...
Virginia D. (Day) Wagner
Dec 2, 2017
Virginia "Junie" D. (Day) Wagner age 93 of Canton, passed away December 2, 2017 at Bethany Nursing Home after a very long illness. Born in Washington, PA to the late Arthur and Goldie (Grimm) Day, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Wagner, son Paul, sisters Maxine Snyder, Juanita McGuier, Leona Miller and daughter-in-law Iona Wagner. She...
Janet L. (Lazarides) Campanelli
Dec 2, 2017
Janet L. (Lazarides) Campanelli, 83, of Canton, passed away on December 2, 2017. Born to the late Theodore and Edith Lazarides, Janet was the youngest of eight siblings. She was a lifelong resident of Canton and a graduate of Timken High School's class of 1951. Janet was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Nick Campanelli, and her...
Regis M. Pollack
Nov 30, 2017
Regis M. Pollack age 86 of Canton, passed away Friday morning. Born in Barnesboro, PA to the late John and Mary (Hancharek) Pollack, he was preceded in death by his first wife Katheryn (George) Pollack, second wife Laverne, and four brothers. In 1969 he and his family moved to Ohio from Detroit, MI. Regis worked for General Motors as...
Angeline (Torcasio) Wright
Nov 24, 2017
Angeline (Torcasio) Wright age 96 of Louisville, passed away Friday afternoon. Born in Nicastro, Italy to the late Louis and Teresa (Torchia) Torcasio, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerome C. Wright, daughter Teresa Johnson, brothers Paul, Alfred, and Carl Torcasio. Angeline was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener, loved cooking,...
Delores Marie (Borzea) Babcock
Nov 21, 2017
Delores Marie (Borzea) Babcock of Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning. Born in Canton to the late John and Virginia (Evers) Borzea, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles L. Babcock Jr., brothers John and Richard Borzea and sister Betty Borzea. She was a graduate of Alliance High School and a member of St. George Romanian Orthodox...
Frederick A. Scharler
Nov 17, 2017
Frederick A. Scharler, 83 of Canton, passed away November 17, 2017. Born in Ronco, PA, he graduated from German Township High School. He and his brother, John, started a business together in 1957, Veterans Window Cleaning, in Cleveland, OH. Then other businesses followed, Shore Carpet and Hope Development. He was a true entrepreneur through and through. Fred loved helping...
Louis J. Shaheen
Nov 17, 2017
Louis J. Shaheen, age 88 of Westerville, OH, passed away Friday evening. Born in Canton, to the late Eassa and Jamelee Shaheen, he was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and Kent State University. Known as "Uncle Louie" to so many of his family and friends, Lou was a true lover of life, who's personality filled the room....
Michael J. Blate
Nov 17, 2017
Michael J. Blate, age 53 of North Canton, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 22, 1964. Mike was a 1982 graduate of Central Catholic High School, and attended Walsh University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Management and Finance. He was a self-employed owner of IPG Global Marketing and...
Nick J. Sama
Nov 17, 2017
Nick J. Sama, age 92 of Canton, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017. He was born in San Andrea, Italy on August 10, 1925 to the late Joseph and Caterina (Perosi) Sama. Nick served for the U.S. Army, and after worked as a Processing Engineer for Babcock and Wilcox, where he retired after 40 years. He also worked for...
Randolph B. Welch
Nov 16, 2017
With his family gathered around him, Randolph B. Welch passed away on November 16 th , 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born September 7 th , 1943 to Boyd R. and Doris T. (Schweitzer) Welch in Akron, Ohio. Randolph is predeceased by his father Boyd, brother Roger, and infant son David. He is survived by his mother,...
