All Obituaries

Frank Garcia Jr., age 86 of Canton, passed away in his sleep on Monday, May 6th. Born in Canton to the late Francisco and Eva (Balcarcel) Garcia, he was a 1955 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Frank married his high school sweetheart, Marie J. DiGiacomo, in 1959. They spent 57 wonderful years together until her passing in 2016. He was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union for 65 years. He was inducted into the Greater Canton Amateur Sports Hall of Fame for Fast Pitch...

Cecelia “Dolly” (Schiavone) DeMario, age 92 of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. Born September 10, 1931 in Canton to the late Carlo and Angeline (Tortola) Schiavone, she was also preceded in death by her husband Philip DeMario, Jr., sister Mary DeMario, and brothers Louis, Anthony, and James Schiavone. She loved to watch The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. Dolly is survived by her sister Carol Edwards, brother Carl (Joan) Schiavone, sisters-in-law...

Dionysoula “Denise” Armatas. Dionysoula passed away on April 30, 2024. She was born July 29, 1929 in Lefkada, Greece, where she met and married her husband Alexander Armatas in 1958. They emigrated from Greece to the U.S. and settled in Canton to join other relatives from the Armatas family. Dionysoula is preceded in death by her parents, Dimitrios and Aspasia Gligoris, her husband of 56 years Alexander E. Armatas, her son Steven A. Armatas from Canton, her four brothers,...

“Well Done, Good & Faithful Servant” Although Stefani P. Morrow passed away on April 29th, 2024 (A young 71) - her soul will continue living on through her beloved family and friends. Stefani passed in her sleep after succumbing to her multi-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by those closest to her throughout her last days. Stefani was a passionate, intelligent, warm and brave spirit who will be remembered by many for her endless generosity, her tenacious mindset,...

Elpinickie (Vaitsis) Simitacolos, age 97 of Florida, formerly of Canton, passed away Friday, April 26th. Born in Canton to the late George and Irene (Nicoluidou) Vaitsis, she was also preceded in death by her husband James Simitacolos, sisters Nicholet and Katherine Vaitsis. She was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, Philoptochos, and the Silver Liners. She was a self-empolyed cosmetologist. Nickie is survived by her daughters Irene (Ronald) Hamilton, Stephanie (David) McGaw,...

Kenneth “Ken” V. Hastings, age 95 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born in Bayard, Ohio on November 2, 1928 to the late Leland and Margaret (Ramsey) Hastings. Ken was a Milkman for over 35 years, beginning with Hol Guerns Dairy and retiring after 25 years of service with Superior Dairy. He enjoyed bowling and puzzles, and would spend a lot of time in his garden, even at the age of 95. Above all, he loved to be with his...

Elvira “Bee” Garcia, age 80 of North Canton, passed away Thursday, April 25th. Born in Canton to the late Octavio and Betty (Rodriquez) Garcia, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Francisco “Frank” Garcia, brothers Octavio and Tony Garcia. Bee was a 1962 graduate of McKinley High School. She taught Spanish at Hudson High School for over 30 years before her retirement. She loved the Cleveland Indians, slot machines, beach vacations, the casino,...

Steven A. Armatas, Esq. Steve passed unexpectedly from medical causes on April 23, 2024. Steve was born in Canton on April 19, 1959 to Alexander and Dionysoula (Gligoris) Armatas. Steve is preceded in death by his father, Alexander E. Armatas in 2014. His mother Dionysoula (Denise) passed away on April 30, 2024. Steve is survived by many first cousins and their families; Alex Sklavenitis, Angie (Sklavenitis) Zoumberakis, Stephanie (Sklavenitis) Kalikas, Maria (Armatas) Politis, George...

Daniel H. Herzog Jr., age 82 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Daniel H. Sr. and Betty J. (DeJaniero) Herzog, he was preceded in death by his wife Roberta (Phillippi) Herzog, and brother Kenneth Herzog. He was a retired truck driver working with Local 52. Daniel loved to visit the casinos. He is survived by his sons Robert John (Terri) Herzog and Dennis James Herzog. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 10 to 11 am at the Rossi...

Sherri Lynn Gore, age 65 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. A life resident of Canton, she was a 1977 graduate of Perry High School where she was on the National Honor Society and excelled in volleyball. Sherri was employed with Aultman Hospital since 1979 and has been part of the North team for several decades, most recently as a lead registration clerk. She was preceded in death by her mother Marianna (Marchinsky) Gore, and dear friend Michele Orlando. Sherri is survived by...