Obituaries

Oct 26, 2017

Judith Anna Reolfi, 75, found peace on October 26, 2017 after a lengthy illness. She spent the day surrounded by her sons and family and in the care of both her friends at Rose Lane and the compassionate staff of Crossroads Hospice. Her family and friends will always remember Judy's unbounded love for her grandchildren and her generosity that...

Oct 25, 2017

Erhard F. Liedtke, age 80 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He was born in Tapiau, Germany on January 12, 1937 to the late Willi and Frieda (Wunderlich) Liedtke. Erhard ("Eric") emigrated to Bryan, Ohio with his family in 1957, and later settled in Canton. He loved selling and was employed in auto and RV sales for...

Oct 24, 2017

GEORGE KREAREAS

May 14, 1928 – October 24, 2017

George Kreareas, 89, of North Canton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 after a courageous battle against cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, Nicolaos and Vasiliki (Columbanis) Kreareas, his adored son, Peter George Kreareas, sister Panayiota Kreareas, brother and sister-in-law, Spero and Mary...

Oct 21, 2017

Esther (Stacy) Tzortzakis Vagotis, age 93 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was born on April 27, 1924 to the late Kostandinos and Vasiliki (Spiropoulos) Tzortzakis. Esther was a 1942 graduate of Timken Vocational High School where she earned her certificate in Cosmetology. She worked as a beautician at Halle Brother's Department Store, retiring...

Oct 21, 2017

Corina P. Halkias, age 89 of Canton, passed away Saturday morning at Roselane Nursing Home. Corina was born in Peloponnese, Greece on January 30, 1928 to the late Panos and Kostandina Ageroupoulos. She was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, the Silver Liners and the Philoptochos Society of the church. Corina enjoyed playing bingo and spending time...

Oct 18, 2017

G. Fantini passed away Bethany Nursing Home on Wednesday, October 18th.  He was born in Lanciano, Italy on July 4, 1929 to the late Carmen and Philomena Fantini.  His early life was spent in Italy where he was educated at a trade school and trained as a railroad track repairman.  He remained in Italy during World War II and immigrated...

Oct 17, 2017

Minos "Nick" Geniatakis, age 95 of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening. Born in Canton to the late Nicholas and Irene (Contzidakis) Geniatakis, he was preceded in death by brothers Jim, Gus, George, John, Tony and Paul, sisters Maria Paterakis, Helen Curlutu, and son-in-law Jordan Kalaitsides. Growing up, Nick was also known as "Peanuts." He was a 1941 graduate of...

Oct 16, 2017

Ann Marulli, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2017. She was born on January 7, 1924 to the late Valentine and Natalia (Scarano) Marulli, who both immigrated here from Italy at the turn of the century. Ann was a graduate of Timken High School and a long-time member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Ann was a...

Oct 15, 2017

Mary F. (Venuto) Sweesy, age 91 of Canton, passed away Sunday evening.  Born in Canton to the late Gerardo and Esther (Malatesta) Venuto, she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Sweesy.  A member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Mary was an avid gardener and bingo player. She is survived by her children Gary (Diana) Vara of...

Oct 15, 2017

Margaret (Gennett) Santilli, 98, of Canton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 15th.  She was born in 1918 to the late Gaetano and Christina (Ginnetti) Gennett who immigrated from Italy at the turn of the century.  She married Frank A. Santilli shortly after his return form service in WW II.  They began raising a family in southwest Canton and continued to...

Oct 14, 2017

Robert J. Cutter age 55 of Canton, passed away Saturday.  Born in Massillon, he was a 1980 graduate of Canton South High School.  Bob was an avid hunter, loved his music and going to concerts, trips to Myrtle Beach and especially loved camping and boating with his buddy Gino.  He was preceded in death by his father James Cutter.  He...

Oct 12, 2017

George P. Michalos Age 98 of Canton, Ohio, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home. George, a life-long resident of Canton, was born October 10, 1919 to the late Peter and Margaret (Vaitsis) Michalos. He was a 1937 graduate of McKinley High School and a 1941 graduate of The Ohio...

Oct 11, 2017

Joanne DiFolco, age 88 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She was born in Canton, on September 19, 1929 to the late Namer and Nelle (Saab) Esber. Joanne was a graduate of Timken High School; she was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, the Columbian Ladies of the K of C, the Phoenician Auxiliary and...

Oct 11, 2017

Ann M. (Manderine) Gerber, age 96 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 11th.  Born in Fulton Run, PA to the late  Emanuel and Concetta (Rich) Manderine, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph P. Gerber, daughter JoAnn Abrigg, sisters Carmel DiGiacomo, Catherine Sepich, brothers Anthony, James, Joseph, Louis, Sam and Bernard Manderine.  She was a dedicated wife, mother,...

Oct 10, 2017

Rita M. (Guarnieri) DiSimone, age 76, of Canton, passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Cleveland, to the late Joseph and Jennie(Carano) Guarnieri.  She was a 1958 graduate of Central Catholic, and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.  Rita was a former employee at Head Start where she served as Family Involvement Coordinator.  ...

Oct 9, 2017

Revecca A. Abel, age 79 of Canton, passed away Monday afternoon, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Aetos, Greece on July 15, 1938, and has been a Canton resident for the last 61 years. She was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, the Silver Liners and the Daughters of Penelope. She was...

Oct 8, 2017

Angeline Leavers (1929-2017). Our Aunt Angie peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 8th, 2017 at the age of 88, following a lengthy stay at The Regency of Canton. We are sure she did not want to miss our brother Casey's (10/08/1957 – 12/01/1998) 60th birthday celebration in heaven! Born on February 2, 1929, she spent her entire life in Canton,...

Oct 6, 2017

Nicki A. (Leno) Price, age 62 of Canton, passed away early Friday, October 6, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Canton to the late Nick and Donna (Paulson) Leno, and was preceded in death by her brother Nick A. Leno II. Nicki was a 1973 graduate of Glenwood High School.  She started every day by playing her...

Oct 3, 2017

Christopher S. Henning, age 55 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on April 13, 1962 in Canton, Ohio. Christopher served in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant, and was the former owner of News Depot. He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Mark Stroia and Tim...

Oct 2, 2017

Brian Lee Wagner age 63 of North Canton, is now climbing the "Stairway to Heaven."  He was born in Massillon to the late Jack and Helen Wagner and was preceded in death by his daughter Rachael Moser.  Brian was a Honors graduate from Walsh University.  He was an Outstanding Senior in Political Science, Magna Kum Suma Atti.  Brian was a...