Obituaries

Aug 31, 2017

Cynthia Marie (Rossetti) Clark, age 64 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was born on August 28, 1953 in Canton to the late Melvin and Concetta (Rossi) Rossetti. She was a proud 1971 McKinley High School graduate, where she was a member of the marching band and a majorette. Cindi was a loving and...

Aug 31, 2017

Mary H. Michael, age 82 of Canton, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was born on March 15, 1935 in Hena, Syria to the late Noaim and Jedda (Shaheen) Hilaneh. Mary was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church since 1960, where she belonged to the Ladies Society. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mary was...

Aug 30, 2017

Nick Novelli age 96 of Canton, passed away Wednesday afternoon. Born in Greci, Italy to the late Leonardo and Clementina (Meola) Novelli, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Kathleen A. (Barthel) Novelli, brother Angelo Novelli and sister Louise Novelli. Nick was a graduate of McKinley High School and a WWII Veteran, serving with the Army...

Aug 29, 2017

Helen Mappoura Christopher, age 92 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. She was born in Kiti Larnaca, Cyprus to the late Savvas and Chryssi Mappoura. Helen was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church from the time she arrived in the United States in 1950. She belonged to the Koraes Ladies Society and the Senior...

Aug 27, 2017

Carolyn Foradas Spilios, daughter of Michael Peter Foradas and Panayiota (Bertha) Foradas, was born on June 19, 1924 and passed on August 27, 2017. She was born and raised in Canton, Ohio and grew up on Broad Avenue. Carolyn attended Clarendon Elementary School and graduated from McKinley High School in 1944, where she was a member of the National...

Aug 26, 2017

Michael S. Rogers 1955-2017

" Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die." -The Sandlot .

Our own personal legend, Michael S. Rogers age 62 of Louisville, went to heaven on Saturday August 26, 2017. He was born August 12, 1955 in Alliance, Ohio to Virginia (Sas) Rogers and...

Aug 22, 2017

Janet M. Esber left this earth peacefully to be with her beloved husband, Jim, on August 22, 2017 surrounded by her two sons, granddaughter, and their families in Las Vegas, Nevada. Janet graduated from Timken High in 1944. She was a member and past President of Canton Jr. Guild and past Chairman of ALSAC for St. Jude Hospital. Janet also...

Aug 21, 2017

Ralph E. Swonger Sr., 90, passed away Monday, August 21 st peacefully at home surrounded by family. Ralph is survived by his children Terry and Brenda Swonger of Canton, Cathy and Bernard Bauchmen of North Canton, Ralph and Mary Swonger of Sandyville, Robert Swonger of Wooster. Preceded in death by his loving wife Virginia Swonger, his children Cynthia, Gail...

Aug 20, 2017

Helen C. Pantelides age 86 of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning. Born in Severskaya, Russia to the late George and Julia Horozides, she was preceded in death by her husband Chris Pantelides, and three brothers living in Greece. Helen was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. She worked as a seamstress for Dalton Sportswear and later...

Aug 11, 2017

Albert R. Manzella, 90, of Canton passed away Friday evening August 11 th . Born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Ralph and Maria (Susie) Manzella, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nina (Hauser) Manzella, son Paul Manzella, brother Eugene (Joan) Manzella, and sisters Angeline (Tony) Pippi and Rose (Andrew) Bressi. After graduating from Timken High...

Aug 9, 2017

Margaret A. "Peggy" Ballos. Age 80, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Canton, Ohio on January 29, 1937, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Bell) Pavlides. Peggy attended Canton McKinley High School. After 42 years of employment, she retired from...

Aug 9, 2017

Howard R. Moser, age 89 of Canton, passed away early Wednesday. Born in Middlebranch, OH to the late Palmer and Katalin (Falman) Moser, he was preceded in death by his wife Janet (Herdlicka) Moser and sister Margaret C. Berring. Howard was a graduate of Middlebranch High School. He worked for the Diamond Portland Cement Company then the Timken Company...

Aug 1, 2017

Marc E. Blanc age 76 of North Canton, passed away suddenly Monday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Frank and June (Smith) Blanc, he was preceded in death by his wife Rosemarie (DiMickele) Blanc and brother Brad Blanc. Marc was a graduate of Hoover High School and was currently employed with ServPro. He was a dedicated husband, father...

Jul 31, 2017

John R. Sigler age 67, formerly of Canton, passed away July 31, 2017 in Ormond Beach, Florida. Born in Canton to the late Edward and Julia (Pauly) Sigler, he was preceded in death by brothers Edward Sigler Jr, Jim (Lou) Sigler, sister-in-law Colleen Sigler, and the mother of his children Peggy Sigler. John was a 1969 graduate of Glenwood...

Jul 29, 2017

Paul N. Aslanides, age 89 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born in Melanthio, Greece on February 5, 1928 to the late Nick and Maroula Aslanides. Paul served as a Lieutenant in the Greek Army. He came to America in 1955, and was employed by the Timken Company for 37 years. He was a member...

Jul 28, 2017

John P. Herberghs, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born in Bethesda, Maryland on March 30, 1947 to John and Audrey (Esber) Herberghs. John was a graduate of Glenwood High School and Mount Union College. He was employed by Waikem Auto and Park Honda. For a period of time, he lived in West...

Jul 26, 2017

Doris "Dodie" J. Barbera, age 82 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017. She was born in Dover, Ohio on January 12, 1935, to the late George and Helen (Spiker) Sewell. Dodie loved to read, and play cards and bingo. She lived for her children and grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by three...

Jul 21, 2017

Dean Alan Basso , age 55, surrounded by his family and friends, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2017. Dean was born on July 27, 1961 to the late Daniel and Amanda (Gonzalez) Basso. He was a 1979 graduate of GlenOak High School. Dean, an entrepreneur, owned and operated 3D Quality Lawn Care for over 30 years. Prior,...

Jul 15, 2017

Joseph W. Di Stefano of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2017, on a fishing weekend celebrating his 80 th birthday with his family. He was born on June 12, 1937 in Cokeburg, PA, to William "Bill" and Nellie (Shensky) Di Stefano. He grew up in East Liverpool, Oh and was commissioned an Army 2 nd Lieutenant upon...

Jul 10, 2017

Gene O. Best was born on July 10, 1939, in Uhrichsville, Ohio and passed away on his 78th birthday, July 10, 2017, where he spent most of his life: Canton, Ohio. Geno served in the United States Marine Corps from from 1956-1958, and his platoon was based on Parris Island. One of the proudest accomplishments of his life was...