Obituaries

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...

Jul 19, 2016

Rosemary F. DePasquale, of Canton, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2016 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born in Canton on September 11, 1929 to the late Walter and Irene (Easley) Myer. Rosemary graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1948, where she was the football homecoming queen. She also was a member of the Lincoln Lady...

Jul 15, 2016

Shirley R. (Hall) Monaco, age 80 of Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Canton to the late Edmond J. and Josephine R. (DelRe) Hall, she was also preceded in death by her husband Bernardino "Benny" Monaco, daughter Lori, and sister Delores Long-Wilson. Shirley was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a member of St. Anthony/All...

Jul 14, 2016

Eugene (Gene) L. Jialanella, age 88 of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. Born to the late Joseph and Filomena (DeGorio) Jialanella, he was a life resident of Canton. Gene was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Army. He was a member of St. Mary/St. Benedict Parish, and drove for Ohio Fast Freight for 47 years....

Jul 9, 2016

Theresa A. (Zirpolo) Alonzo passed away on July 9, 2016, aged 90 at Altercare of Louisville after a brief illness. She was born on June 30,1926 in Summitville, Ohio to Matteo and Mary Zirpolo. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1944, where she was a member of National Honor Society Chapter 18. Theresa worked in the financial industry...

Jul 8, 2016

Shirley A. Rinaldi, age 79 of Canton, passed away Friday July 8 th , 2016 peacefully in her sleep due to complications from kidney failure. She was born on July 19 th , 1936 to the late Vernon J. and Mary (Cline) Sherer. Shirley was a proud 1954 graduate of Timken Vocational High School where she played the tuba...

Jul 8, 2016

Kathryn (George) Lazarides, age 91 of North Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Canton to the late John and Anna (Gregoriades) George, she was also preceded in death by her husband Steve Lazarides, sisters Olga Adams, Helen George, Arti Samartgedes and Mary Klus. Kathryn was a 1943 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a lifetime member...

Jul 5, 2016

Yolanda C. Catanzarite, age 86 of Canton, passed away Tuesday. Friends will be received on Friday from 10 to 11 am at St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 11:00, Rev. Fr. Tom Kraszewski celebrant. Internment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St....

Jul 3, 2016

Michael J. Dima, age 56 of Canton, passed away Sunday morning after a brief illness. Born in Canton, he was a graduate of Glen Oak High School. Mike loved his family, music, playing his guitar, and his cat "Squeeky". He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church and the Little Flower Men's Club. He was preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2016

Thomas Lee Shelton, age 87 of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Oklahoma, he was raised in New Philadelphia, Ohio before moving to Canton where he live for most of his life. He retired as a security guard with the Timken Company after more than 20 years of service. Thomas was an Army veteran of the Korean...

Jun 26, 2016

Gerry L. Weisent, age 60 of Canton, passed away Sunday evening. He was born in Canton to the late Rubin and Darlis (Wheadon) Weisent. Gerry is survived by his siblings Jeff (Beth) Weisent of Canal Fulton, Dale (Joyce) Weisent of Cornelius, NC, Marlene (Gary) Rebillot of North Canton. Graveside services will be on Thursday at 11:00 am at Sunset...

Jun 26, 2016

Linda K. Seabolt, age 56 of Canton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was a 1979 graduate of McKinley High School, and later became a specialty cook for Grinder's for 19 years. Linda was preceded in death by her father Billy P. Seabolt. She is survived by her mother Elsie Seabolt, of Canton; sisters Connie Harford,...

Jun 25, 2016

Luigi Gabriele, age 89 of Canton, passed away early Saturday morning. Born in Sora, Italy to the late Giuseppe and Madalena (D'Ambrosio) Gabriele, he was also preceded in death by his brother Domenico Antonio Gabriele. Luigi was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. He loved his family, gardening, woodworking and was an expert handyman who could fix anything....

Jun 24, 2016

Darlene Brugh, age 63 of Canton, passed away Friday. Born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Warren W. and India (Duncan) Brugh, she had been a Canton resident for the past 30 years. A retired Army veteran of 27 years, Darlene served in Desert Storm from 1990 to 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. She was a member...

Jun 23, 2016

Frank Vincent Vitale, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home from natural causes. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Frank proudly served in the Navy. A celebration of Frank's life will take place at a later time.

Jun 22, 2016

Anita (Ann) (nee Conde) Gambone Notturno passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born October 29, 1926 in Malvern, Ohio to Alfonso and Raimunda Conde. Ann married Pete Notturno in 1966 and lived in Canton most of her life having spent winters in Florida a number of years. She was formerly employed at Kroger's and Skyland Pines Golf...

Jun 22, 2016

Matthew R. Cush, age 48 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. Born in Canton to the late Eugene and Jeanne (Ehret) Cush, he was a 1986 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School. Matthew was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. He was a NRA Conceal and Carry weapons instructor and a volunteer firefighter for the Bolivar Fire...