Obituaries

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...

Aug 25, 2016

Marjorie "Sue" Pellegrene (Halter), age 71 passed away on August 25 th , 2016, after an extended illness. She was born to the late Robert and Nadine Halter of Canton, Ohio. In 1996, Sue followed her heart and her son to Florida. Sue had been employed with G.E. Capital in Canton, Ohio for 13 years and later with Caloosa...

Aug 23, 2016

Helen A. Callas, age 65 of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late Nick and Toula (Stamatelopoulos) Callas, she was a 1969 graduate of McKinley High School and a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. She is survived by her daughter Crystal Callas, brother John Callas and numerous cousins. Family...

Aug 20, 2016

Our beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather, Octavian Greavu, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital Saturday morning. He was a kind, gentle man and had a welcoming spirit with family and many friends. He was a Godly example to those who knew him and was loved by all. Family was an important facet in his life. He loved his...

Aug 18, 2016

Angelo Forchione is resting peacefully in the arms of his loving Savior for which he has long-awaited. He was a man who loved life and lived it to the fullest as he enjoyed some of his favorite hobbies which included cooking, golfing, fixing cars, gardening and being outdoors soaking up the sun. He also enjoyed building things with his...

Aug 17, 2016

Renee Marie Shiepis, age 40 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday. A life resident of Canton she was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School where she excelled in basketball and soccer. She was a lifelong avid sports fan. She is survived by her parents Alfredos and Brenda (Korosedes) Shiepis, brother Dr. Christopher (Susan) Shiepis. She was a...

Aug 15, 2016

Rita (Ray) Bridenthal, age 72 of Canton, passed away Monday. Born in Canton to the late Ivan L. Sr. and Rita (Becherini) Ray, she was also preceded in death by her brother Ivan L. Ray, Jr. and brother-in-law David Pelfrey. Rita was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children Gary (Sheri) Kinsinger, Carol Kinsinger,...

Aug 12, 2016

Thomas T. Julian, Jr., age 79 of Canton, passed away Friday evening August 12th. Born in Canton to the late Thomas T. Julian, Sr. (Giuliano) and Rosaria Mancini, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Lou (Borello) Julian. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Tom was first employed with the A &...

Aug 11, 2016

Martha M. Anastas (Boyajian), age 92, passed away August 11th 2016 after an extended illness. Martha was born on September 25 1923 in Canton, OH to Jacob and Mary Boyajian (Keoshian). She attended Timken High School and graduated in 1941. Martha and Taso were united in marriage on June 5 th 1949. She was a member of Holy Trinity...

Aug 11, 2016

Rose M. (Rossi) Basso age 96 of Massillon, passed away Thursday evening, August 11, 2016. Born in Montenerodomo, Italy to the late Domenico and Carmela (DiLullo) Rossi, she was also preceded in death by her sister Elaine Fernandez and brother Frank Carozzi. Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 57...

Aug 9, 2016

Jack E. Stubblefield age 74 of East Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning at home surrounded by his loving family after a year long battle against cancer. Born in Canton to the late Jack and Mildred Stubblefield he was also preceded in death by his brother Robert and infant sister Linda Lou. Jack was a 1960 graduate of Louisville...

Aug 7, 2016

Mary S. (Penny) Phillips, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 7, 2016 after a long illness. She was born to the late Jasper (Hap) and Virginia Powell of West Lafayette, OH on August 21, 1946. Penny married Ken Phillips on June 19, 1971 and they were inseparable; rarely would you see one without the other....

Jul 28, 2016

Thomas J. Prestier, Jr., age 87 of North Canton, passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Canton to the late Thomas J. Sr. and Rose (Martelli) Prestier, he was preceded in death by his grandson Mark, sisters Eleanor Morabito, Geraldine Fusco, brothers Rudy and Frank Prestier, Jim Prandine, and step-mother Margaret Prestier. He was an Army veteran, member of...

Jul 28, 2016

Frank A. DeMario, age 81 of Canton, passed away Thursday morning surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Philip and Pauline (Schillero) DeMario, he was also preceded in death by his brothers Joseph, Philip Jr., Vince, William and sister Antoinette Slaggy. Frank was a graduate of St. Gregory Seminary. He was...

Jul 25, 2016

Vasilios Konstantacos, age 87, of Canton passed away Monday morning. Born in Kastoria, Greece to the late Anastasios and Eleni Konstantacos, he was preceded in death by sister Katarina Papamarkou and brother George Constantacos. Vasilios was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. He was the owner of Progress Tailors and Cleaners for 50 years, retiring in 2011....

Jul 22, 2016

Linda S. Watson (Big Shirley), age 54 of Canton, passed away Friday evening. A life resident of Canton, she was born on November 25, 1961. She was preceded in death by her husband William Watson, her father Don Burrell, step-mother Peggy, and two grandchildren Kayla and Michael. Linda is survived by her mother Dee Bartee; four children Tami (Brian),...

Jul 19, 2016

William A. Logothetis, Age 65

William "Bill" Logothetis, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died suddenly on July 12, 2016. Bill was born to Michael and Marie Logothetis on August 2, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio. Bill served honorably in the Navy and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Kent State University. He spent his career in psychiatric social...