Obituaries

Apr 25, 2016

Wava J. (Wade) Craig, age 84 of Navarre, passed away Monday morning at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bergholz, Ohio to the late Clarence and Belle (Hartley) Wade she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond J. Craig, two brothers and one sister. She was a 1949 graduate of Minerva High School. Wava is survived...

Apr 25, 2016

Frances A. (Proietti) Simodi, age 92 of Canton, passed away early Monday morning. Born in Canton to the late Albert and Yeona (Lazerini) Proietti she was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband George Simodi, and sister Betty Proietti. Frances was a graduate of Mt. Marie High School and a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church....

Apr 22, 2016

Martin L. Baroni, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Friday morning. He was born in Garrett, PA to the late Martin and Rose Baroni; he was a graduate of McKinley High School. Martin was a prisoner of war in Germany during WWII while serving in the U.S. Army. He worked for 19 years at Hercules Engines, then 15 years...

Apr 20, 2016

Charles L. Lemmo, age 84 of Canton, passed away early Wednesday morning. A life resident of Canton, he was retired from the Stark County Sheriff's Department after 21 years as a Deputy Sheriff. Charles also was in business with his brothers Ned and Vince at Lemmo Auto Sales and Service. Preceded in death by his father Joseph Lemmo, mother...

Apr 18, 2016

Diane (Gaitanos) Siminges, age 96 of Canton, passed away Monday evening. Born in Mytilene, Greece to the late Alexandros and Aikaterene (Sazaklis) Gaitanos, she was preceded in death by her husband Konstantinon Siminges whom she married on January 14, 1951 in Korinth, Greece, sisters Zaharoula Gaitanos Tsolakis (husband Andones Tsolakis deceased), Maria Gaitanos Koufos (husband Vasilios Koufos deceased), nephews...

Apr 14, 2016

Carmel M. (Marcanthony) Suter, age 90 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday April 14, 2016. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late Emidio and Bambina (Genaro) Marcanthony, she was preceded in death by her husband John "Jack" Suter, brothers Paul, Frank and Tony Marcanthony, sisters Rose Giaquinta, Virginia Battista and Ann DeGasperis. Carmel was a member of St. Michael...

Apr 13, 2016

Richard M. Mastri, age 61 of Hartville, passed away Wednesday evening at Mercy Medical Center . He was born in Canton to the late Albert and Louise (Cavalier) Mastri. Richard worked the family farm with his father and brother s . He especially love d to care for and work with the animals. Richard was the official "Greeter" at...

Apr 12, 2016

Elisa Bagnolo, age 87 passed away April 12, 2016 in West Palm Beach, Florida after an extended illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fossalto, Italy and immigrated to the United States making Canton her home in 1957. She was one of three children born to Nicola and Concetta Iorio. She was preceded in death by...

Apr 12, 2016

Nick G. Xides, age 87 of Canton, passed away Tuesday morning surrounded by his loving family. Born in Stemnitsa, Greece to the late Gust and Sophia (Koukouma) Xides, he was preceded in death by his sister Maxine Shinas, brothers Peter G. (Ann) Xides, James G. Xides and sister-in-law Mary Xides. Nick was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox...

Apr 9, 2016

Margaret J. Sikora, age 70 of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 9 th after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late William J. and Maxine (Atkinson) Sikora, she was preceded in death by her brother William Sikora. She was a 1964 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Margaret retired in 1994 from Ohio Bell Telephone Company after...

Apr 8, 2016

Lucille R. (Ianigro) Farelli, age 85 of Massillon, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Canton to the late John and Elizabeth (Jannelli) Ianigro, she was preceded in death by her husband Louis, Jr. and brother Vince Ianigro. She was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Lucille worked as a salesperson for Zayre's Department Store into the late...

Apr 6, 2016

Robert James Strub, age 75 of Poland, OH, passed away early Wednesday morning. Born in New Brighton, PA to the late Guy and Esther (Koach) Strub, he had lived most of his live in the Canton area and the last two years in Poland, OH. He retired in 2011 from Rice's Nursery, working as a landscaper for 28 years....

Apr 6, 2016

Elizabeth "Beth" K. (Chimples) Shook, age 88 of North Canton, passed away Wednesday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Mark and Katherine (Hines) Chimples, she was preceded in death by her brother George Chimples, sisters Helen Chimples, Mary Thomas, and Lucille Chimples. A 1945 graduate of Canton McKinley High School, she attended Lake Eire College in Painesville, OH...

Apr 6, 2016

Daniel J. Villamagna, age 85, of North Canton, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday morning, April 6th. Born in Canton to the late Nicola and Grace (Micciche) Villamagna, he was preceded in death by brothers James and Nick Villamagna and sister Angela Gervason. Dan was a 1947 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and an Army veteran...

Apr 6, 2016

Jennie R. (Martino) Leone

Age 90 of Canton passed away, surrounded with her family on April 6, 2016. She was born on August 6, 1925. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ulysses and Amelia Martino, sisters & brothers-in-law, Mary (Vic) Cusano; Roccina (Paul) Bennett; sons-in-law, Denny Amigo and Lew Moore; Grandog, Prince Bailey. Jennie is...

Apr 5, 2016

Rudolph J. DeStephen, age 88 of Canton, passed away Tuesday. Born in Canton to the late Anthony and Jennie (DiGiacomo) DeStephen, he was preceded in death by his wife Madaline (Swallie) DeStephen, brothers Ed, Art, Anthony and infant Tony DeStephen, sisters Gloria Pack and Claire Guarino. Rudy graduated from Timken Vocational High School and a member of St. Michael...

Apr 4, 2016

Xenophon J. Griveas

Xenophon Griveas, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2016. Xen was born August 27, 1943, in Etylon Laconia Greece to James and Stamatoula (Bogeas) Griveas. He was preceded in death by his father, father-in-law, Panagiotis Lemos, and brother-in-law, Steve Kavourias. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years,...

Apr 3, 2016

Fred R. Scarpuzzi, age 76 of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning, April 3, 2016. He was born in Canton to the late Ralph F. Scarpuzzi and Veronica A. (Prazer) McCracken. He was an avid fisherman and loved to restore antiques. Fred is survived by his children Laura (Karl) Huber, Anthony (Patricia) Scarpuzzi, Lydia Scarpuzzi, Leo Scarpuzzi, Albert (Nicole)...

Apr 3, 2016

David A. Wilson, age 73 of Canton, passed away Sunday evening at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Canton. A retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, David was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. David is survived by his wife of...

Apr 1, 2016

Dimitrios E. Armatas, age 94, of Canton, passed away Friday morning, April 1, 2016. Born in Fterno, Lefkada, Greece to the late Efstathios and Maria (Sklerou) Armatas, he was preceded in death by his sister Mavretta and brothers Nikos, Alex, Vasilios and Gerasimos Armatas. Dimitrios emigrated to Canton in 1960. He was employed by Spilios Candy Company and the...