Obituaries

Sep 21, 2016

Violet M. (Weisent) Yontz age 92 of North Canton, Ohio died after an extended illness on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was a resident of St. Luke Lutheran Home for The Aging. Violet was the wife of the late Joseph W. Yontz, who died March 17, 2001, to whom she was married 55 years. Violet was born in Noble...

Sep 18, 2016

Anita Louise Puntenney, age 59 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. She was born on March 26, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles, Jr. and Betty (Howell) Austin. She greatly enjoyed making quilts and loved her pet dogs GiGi, Katie, and MiMi. Anita is preceded in death by her father Charles Austin, Jr. and her...

Sep 17, 2016

February 4, 1924 – September 17, 2016

Our dear Sister, Mary Assumpta McManus PCPA has gone home to the Lord! It was on the Holy Franciscan Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis September 17th, that He was most pleased to gather this gentle soul to Himself while she lay in quiet rest as a resident at...

Sep 15, 2016

Angelo "Al" Iorfida age 86 of Canton, passed away Thursday after a brief illness. Born in San Andrea, Italy to the late Nazzareno and Victoria (Codispoti) Iorfida. He lived in Canton since 1947. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Church. Al retired from Republic Steel after 35 years...

Sep 14, 2016

Amil "Bud" J. Greku age 66 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Born in Canton to the late Amil and Connie (Cassille) Greku, he was a 1968 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Bud worked for Park Farms. He is survived by his son Keith Greku of Canton, step-daughter Tracy Cochran of Akron, sister Pam (Tom)...

Sep 13, 2016

Helen (Aslanides) Tsaftarides age 92 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Born in Canton on April 12, 1924 to the late George and Mary (Kessopulos) Aslanides, she was preceded in death by her husband Pete Tsaftarides, infant brother Isaac and brother Abraham "Abe" Aslanides. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Koraes Ladies...

Sep 12, 2016

Jeffrey L. Hartman age 63 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning. Born in Harrisburg, PA to the late Dean Stanley and Joan (Cook) Hartman he has called Ohio home for the last 21 years. Jeff graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Agriculture, was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and was a devoted...

Sep 11, 2016

Richard "Ricky" T. Baxter age 58 of Canton , passed away Sunday evening. Born in Canton to the late Dick Baxter and surviving spouse, Norma Jean (Todd) Baxter. Ricky was a 1976 graduate of GlenOak High School . He was an avid golfer, fisherman and a "HUGE" OSU fan. He was inducted into the Stark County Fumbleball Hall of...

Sep 10, 2016

Poliniki D. (Adamides) Aslanes age 76, passed away Saturday evening. Born in Filota, Greece to the late Haralambos and Timoklia (Kouces) Adamides she was also preceded in death by her husband of 35 years James "Dimitri" Aslanes. She was a member of both Holy Trinity and St. George Greek Orthodox Churches. She is survived by her sons John (Kristin),...

Sep 8, 2016

Christine M. Moore (Serena), age 61 of Louisville passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. She was born in Canton on April 23, 1955 and graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in 1973. Chris retired from Mercy Medical Center in 2016 after 37 years of service as a Registered Nurse, where she passionately cared for her patients. Chris was...

Sep 6, 2016

Helen Brady Fayen

Helen Brady Fayen died peacefully at her favorite place, the beach, on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by husband Bill and children Will (Chrissy), Anne Marie, Ellie (Ted), and Meg, and granddaughter Gracie. Her journey with Bill began with a cross-country bicycle ride, and she continued to ride...

Sep 6, 2016

John Stasin age 83 of Canton, passed away peacefully after a battle with Leukemia. Born in Messini, Greece to the late Dimitrios and Maria (Dimitroulias) Stasinopoulos he was preceded in death by sisters Georgia Vasiliathou and Christina Skoti. John was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Men's Club, Senior Citizen's Club of Holy Trinity and the A.H.E.P.A....

Sep 4, 2016

Doris M. (Wood) Mattachione, 87 died on Sept. 4 th at her residence, the Kemper House in Strongsville, Ohio. She was born in Massillon, Ohio to the late Timothy John Wood and Anna Katherine Powers on August 6th, 1929. She was a graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor and master degree in Education. She taught English and...

Sep 2, 2016

Steve G. Datko age 92 of Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Byesville, Ohio to the late Joseph Sr. and Rosalia (Glejdura) Datko, he was also preceded in death by his wife Mildred and brother Joseph Datko Jr. Steve graduated from Lincoln High School and was a Navy veteran of WW II serving aboard the USS San...

Sep 1, 2016

Thomas R. Palombo age 62 of North Canton, passed away Thursday evening. He was preceded in death by his father Anthony Palombo, brothers Robert and Tony. Tom was a Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Samuel Gompers. He worked for 20 years at the Four Seasons Hotel in Myrtle Beach, SC before returning home to North Canton. He is...

Sep 1, 2016

Prosper S. Altieri age 84 of Canton, passed away Thursday morning. Born in Canton to the late Nicola and Antonetta (Castelli) Altieri he was also preceded in death by his wife Helen, brothers Ralph, Tony, Al, Carmen and sister Josephine Angelo. He retired from United Rolls Incorporated in 2015 after 60 years of service as a crane operator. He...

Aug 31, 2016

Carl S. Birone age 55 of Massillon, a loving, devoted husband and father, passed away Wednesday afternoon after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late Salvatore and Joanne (Migloizzi) Birone, he was also preceded in death by his brother Salvatore and father-in-law Joseph Kovarik. Carl was a 1980 graduate of Perry High School. He was a member...

Aug 30, 2016

Anne M. (DiMario) DiPaulo 91, passed away on August 30, 2016 at the Pines Nursing Home. Widower of Ernest DiPaulo, they shared 42 years of marriage together. Born in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary DiMario. She enjoyed her family, crossword puzzles, reading and the American-Italian Festival. She is survived by children Ernie (Karen) DiPaulo...

Aug 28, 2016

Shawn P. "Dude" Boyle, age 44 of Canton, lost his battle with colon cancer early Sunday morning. A resident of Canton, he was preceded in death by his father Gary L. Boyle Sr. Shawn had a love for animals. He is survived by his mother Sandra K. (Michael) Clunan, brothers Gary L. (Mary) Boyle Jr., Ron Boyle, sister Maryann...

Aug 26, 2016

Victor A. Polosky III, age 58 of Canton, passed away Friday. A life resident of Canton, Victor was a 1976 graduate of Glen Oak High School. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and participated in local fishing tournaments. He retired from the Ford Motor Company in 2006 after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by...