John Muica
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...
George Rafailedes
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...
Catherine F. (Manderine) Sepich
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....
Patrick James Russo
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...
Ernest F. Premier
Dec 5, 2016
Ernest F. Premier (Primavera) age 94 of Canton, passed away early Monday, December 5, 2016. Born in Canton to the late Domenico and Carmela Primavera. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Sylvester Premier, Joseph Premier, and Anthony Primavera; sisters Rafaela Giacchetta and Carmel Primavera; and infant grandson Andrew John Palumbo. Ernest was an...
Irene (Begley) North
Dec 5, 2016
Irene (Begley) North, 80, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 5, 2016, after a three year battle with ovarian cancer. Born on April 4, 1936, to the late Leslie and Liza Ann Begley, in Harlan County Kentucky. Irene was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her husband of 63...
Patty Jo (Parker) Abbonizio
Dec 3, 2016
Patty Jo (Parker) Abbonizio age 82 of Canton, passed away Saturday evening surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canton to the late Howard H. and Georgia (Walker) Parker she was preceded in death by her siblings Max Parker, Margie Barrett, Robert Parker, Mary Lou Sims, Darl Parker, Shirley Mash and Pete Parker. A 1952 graduate of Timken Vocational...
Patricia E. Stamoules
Nov 28, 2016
Patricia Stamoules, age 81 of Canton, our Loving Mother and Grandmother, passed away late Monday evening in Aultman Hospital after a sudden illness. Patricia was a 1953 graduate of McKinley High School. She worked part time at Heggy's Candy Company. Patricia was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Koraes Ladies Society. Patricia loved her family...
Anastasia (Gianakis) Nicholas
Nov 17, 2016
Anastasia "Tasoula" (Gianakis) Nicholas, 89, of Canton joined our Lord on November 17, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born June 14, 1927 in Oinoussai, Greece. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nikola and Eleni, two brothers, George and Kosti (Annie), and nephew Nick Gianakis. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Stefanos,...
John R. Izzi
Nov 14, 2016
John R. Izzi, age 86 of Canton passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. He was beloved by many as brother, uncle, educator, mentor and dear friend. Born in Fairmont, WV, June 24, 1930. He was a Canton resident since 1958. He attended Fairmont Schools and graduated from West Fairmont Senior High School in 1949. John was a four year...
Sadie (Shaheen) Shaheen
Nov 14, 2016
Sadie Shaheen, affectionately known as Dooda, passed away November 14 th , 2016, at the age of 86 from pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Fr. George and Khouria Mary Shaheen. Born in Canton, Ohio, she spent the early years of her life growing up in Katana, Syria. She returned to Canton at the age of 16 and...
Antonio Capaldi
Nov 14, 2016
Antonio Capaldi age 82 of Massillon, passed away Monday evening at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Goriano Valli, Italy to the late Angelo and Margerita (DiGiorgio) Capaldi he was preceded in death by a sister and brother. He served in the Italian military, Alpini Division, as a medic before coming to the United States in 1960....
Charles B. Gaddis
Nov 12, 2016
Charles B. Gaddis, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was born on September 23, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late George and Ruth (Kennedy) Gaddis. He was retired from St. Regis Paper (Georgia Pacific) Company. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1953, was an avid bowler and Cincinnati Bengals fan, and member of...
John Bikis, Jr.
Nov 12, 2016
John Bikis, Jr., age 92 of Canton, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2016 in his own home surrounded by his family he loved the most. He was born on September 27, 1924, and was the son of the late John, Sr. and Anica Bikis. He was a proud Veteran of World War II serving in the Navy for...
Zackary Lee Abel
Nov 10, 2016
Zackary Lee Abel age 20 of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Paoli, Indiana he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Susan and Robert Baum and cousin Steven Baum. Zack attended Glen Oak High School where he loved his teachers and friends. He loved bowling with the Stark...
Vivian R. (Henderson) Kark
Nov 9, 2016
Vivian R. Kark, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. vivian is survived by her daughters Sandra (Reif) Bragg and Judith LaVoy of Canton; stepdaughter Marlane Egan. stepson James (Josett) Kark; grandchildren Liza (Roy) Shedrick, Michelle (Sean) DiPaulo, Gregg Bragg, Melissa (Nicky) Long, Jackie (Corey) Wagner, Chris (Dave) Demeo, and Mike Kark; and great-grandchildren Steven, Chelsea, Ava,...
Vada M. (Russo) Fawley
Nov 5, 2016
Vada M. (Russo) Fawley age 83 of Louisville, passed away Saturday evening. Born in Canton to the late Dominic and Nunziata (Tecca) Russo, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter Lugene, sisters Lucy Harper, Clara Miku, Martha Albright, Margaret Valentine, Evelyn Russo, Julia Russo, brothers Pat and Theodore Russo. A 1951 graduate of McKinley High School, Vada...
Jerald Dennis Leary
Nov 4, 2016
Jerald D. Leary 1948-2016 age 68, of Land O Lakes, Fla., passed away Nov. 4, 2016. He was born May 28, 1948 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Jess and Mildred (Beagle) Leary. Jerald was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School, he was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a graduate of Ohio University with Bachelors and Master's degrees...
John E. Phillips
Nov 4, 2016
John E. Phillips age 83 of North Canton, passed away Friday after a short illness. Born in Cleveland to the late John and Vera (Avery) Phillips, he was a 1951 graduate of Benedictine High School. John retired in 1993 after 41 years of service in the United States Army and the Ohio Army National Guard as a Chief Warrant...
James W. Mitchell
Nov 2, 2016
James W. Mitchell age 60 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Born in Canton to the late James L. and Lois (Gum) Mitchell, he was a 1974 graduate of Perry High School. James was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a Marine Corp veteran. Survived by his sisters Cheri, Ellen, Sandy, brother Jeff and numerous nieces...
