Obituaries

Jan 13, 2017

Anna E. (Busnick) Hubicki, age 93 of Louisville, passed away Friday evening. Born in Eire, PA to the late Andrew and Josephine (Skoda) Busnick, she was preceded in death

by her husband Edward Hubicki, brother Andrew Busnick, sisters Mary Busnick, Elsie Pochubay, Julia Girtler, nephews Tom and Stanley Busnick. Anna was a 1940 graduate of Timken Vocational...

Jan 10, 2017

Michael L. Scavelli

" Some Kinda Guy"

Michael L. Scavelli passed away January 10, 2017. He was born on Thanksgiving Day 1957. He was a retired bricklayer that proudly served as a craftsman for many years. A member of Bricklayers Union Local NO. 6. He was proud of his work and left his mark on...

Jan 9, 2017

Michael J. DeComo, Jr., PhD, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2017. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 8, 1935, to parents Michael and Barbara (Fogel) DiGiacomo, Sr. (both deceased). Mike graduated from Lincoln High School and then joined the Army and served as an x-ray technician from 1953 – 1956. He received an honorable discharge and...

Jan 9, 2017

Dina (Destefano) Sprague, age 56, was joyfully received into the heavenly realms on Monday, January 9 th surrounded by her family. Dina was born and lived in the Canton area, graduating from Timken High School in 1978. All who knew her feel honored to have called her daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, family and friend. Throughout her life she...

Jan 7, 2017

Ruth Lillie (Esber) Nowling, age 85 of Canton, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born in Detroit on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1931 to the late Farris and Laiya Esber. The family moved to Canton in 1939, and Ruth graduated from McKinley High School in 1949. She retired from MB Belden in 1996 and continued to...

Jan 6, 2017

Betty A. Fonte, age 91 of Canton, passed away Friday at Altercare of Alliance. Betty was born in Portage, PA on September 19,1925, to the late Anthony and Carmella Gallo. She was a member of Christ the Servant Catholic Church and a former member of the Sons of Italy. Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by...

Jan 6, 2017

Della (Ginella) Vara, age 85 of Canton, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017. Born to the late Stephen and Adeline Ginella in Peapack, New Jersey, she was a graduate of McKinley High School. Della was self-employed in the field of Electrolysis, where she practiced for many years. She was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, the Eagles, and...

Jan 5, 2017

Emanuel A. Karinos, age 91 of Canton, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 after an extended illness. He was born in Canton, on September 13, 1925, to the late Anthony and Anna Karinos. Emanuel was a graduate of McKinley High School, and also attended Kent State University. He was an Army veteran, serving in WWII; he was a member...

Jan 3, 2017

Eleanor J. (Labriola) Digianantonio age 92 of Canton, passed away Tuesday. Born in Salem, OH to the late Adam and Esther (Ghuzzo) Labriola, she was preceded in death by her husband Andrew, daughter Mary Lou, step-mother Amelia (Mercorelli) Labriola and sister Betty Kissinger. She was a graduate of Salem High School and a founding member of St. Michael the...

Dec 31, 2016

Vivian (Vi) M. (Fisher) Glenn 1925-2016

Age 91, of Canton, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2016 while surrounded by loved ones at home. Vi was born in Mineral City on April 18, 1925 to the late Earl and Doris (Mead) Fisher. After her birth, she went on to serve others tirelessly...

Dec 31, 2016

Norma Genevieve Dominick, 89, passed away December 31, 2016 at New Life Hospice in Lorain, Ohio. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on October 18, 1927 to the late Charles A. and Stella Grace (Province) Shepherd. Norma took pleasure in gardening, shopping, helping those in need, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her son, Joseph (Deborah)...

Dec 28, 2016

Michael J. Panella age 65 of Canton, passed away Wednesday evening after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Michael J. and Anne (Bernabei) Panella, he was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. Michael bred and raised miniature silver poodles and was a member of the...

Dec 27, 2016

Dennis R. DeVault age 62 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 27, surrounded by his loving family. A life resident of Canton, Dennis was a 1972 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and then a machinist apprentice with the Timken Company. He was owner and operator of CnD Machine, Accu-burn, and DeVault Industries. Dennis' life and passion was trapshooting....

Dec 27, 2016

Betty "Grammootz" Jane (Morella) Pauly, age 89 of Canton, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was born in Alliance on June 23, 1927, to the late Angelo and Josephine Marella. She was a graduate of McKinley High School. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Betty is survived by...

Dec 26, 2016

George G. Pantelas, 92 of Canton, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. He was born in Warren, Ohio the son of Kostandinos G. Pantelas and Kiriaki Kontros Pantelas. He was a 1 st Sargent in WW II, fighting in four major European campaigns in General Patton's 5 th Infantry/Third Army. George was a self-employed businessman in Warren, Ohio before...

Dec 26, 2016

Sarah "Sally" Louise Fausto, 79, passed away on December 26, 2016, at Country Lawn Center in the care of Absolute Hospice with family at her side. Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on August 15, 1937 to the late William C. and Anna Gertrude (Curby) Guthrie, she lived in the Tuscarawas County area all of her life. She graduated from Uhrichsville...

Dec 24, 2016

John Muica, 83, passed away December 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 4, 1933 in Romania and resided in Canton the majority of his life. John retired from Shanafelt Manufacturing Company in 1995 where he worked as a welder. John was a devoted husband to his loving wife of over 56 yrs, Olympia; loving...

Dec 7, 2016

Age 92 passed away peacefully at home December 7. Born March 2, 1924 in Canton to the late Moises and Maria Rafailedes. He is also preceded in death by his brother Anastas. He is survived by his wife Lula,daughter Connie of Burleson,Texas, son George Jr.of Avon,Ohio and one sister Faye. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews,Godchildren...

Dec 7, 2016

Catherine F. (Manderine) Sepich age 88 of Massillon, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fulton Run, Pennsylvania to the late Emanuel and Concetta (Rich) Manderine she was preceded in death by her husband John Sepich, grandchildren Anthony Whitmer, Isaac Ady, baby Arteaga, sister Carmela DiGiacomo, brothers James, Anthony, Louis, Samuel, Joseph, and Bernard Manderine....

Dec 6, 2016

Patrick James Russo, 66, of Canton, OH passed away suddenly December 5, 2016. Pat was born in Canton, OH to the late Carl J. and Dorothy (Meola) Russo. He was a graduate of Glenwood High School and Kent State University and worked for Cal Russo Concrete and Russo Concrete LLC for over 40 years. Pat will be greatly missed...