All Obituaries

Mark A. Franta CANTON January 16th 2023 Mark A. Franta was released from this physical world an entered the eternal, spiritual realm that awaits us all.  Born June 23, 1955 Mark was the youngest child of Edward and Margie (Harland) Franta. Mark lived his entire life in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Perry High School where he met his loving wife Barb (Rowland) to which he was married 1-20-1979.They had two wonderful sons - Paul (Megan) and Benjamin (Franchesca) Franta.  He has...

John R. Stefanko,   Age 87, died Friday January 13, 2023 following a brief illness. A life resident of the Canton area he was the son of the late John E. and Teresa (Arbore) Stefanko. He was a 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High School served in the U.S. Army and retired from Excel Mold and Machine in 1997. He was a member of St. Mary/St. Benedict Catholic Parish and the Canton Moose. John is survived by his wife: Karen (Gordon) Stefanko of the home; sons: Curtis (Lynn) Stefanko of...

Patricia E DiCola It is with great sadness that I say our sister, Patty, passed away very unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 2:55 PM at St Luke’s Lutheran Home in North Canton. We are in complete shock. Our only solace is that she is now with our Lord who she loved so much. Patty was born May 20, 1943 to Victor and Josephine DiCola and graduated from Central Catholic High School. She read her devotionals every morning and evening and enjoyed her puzzle books. And boy did...

Roseann M. Wolf,   Age 86, died Wednesday Jan. 11, 2023 following an extended illness. Born in Massillon she was the daughter of the late Andrew & Rosemary (Nangle) Hastler and was a 1954 graduate of Central Catholic. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and a former member of St. Peter Catholic Church where she served as a lector and was active with the St. Peter’s Ladies Guild/Women’s Club. She is survived by her son: James (Mikako) Wolf of...

Phillip A. Graham of North Canton  passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023,  peacefully with his family by his side. Phil was one of four children born in Canton on June 25, 1946, to the late Dr. Robert L. and Margaret K. Graham. Phil spent his life bettering others as a principal in the Jackson Local School system where he spent 33 years.  Upon his retirement in 2001, he began his best years being a proud grandfather to his 5 grandchildren who were his pride and...

Phyllis M. Tuscan Phyllis Mae (White) Tuscan, baptized Philomena Mary White, departed her loving family on December 24, 2022.  Phyllis was born in Middlebranch, Ohio on April 25, 1942 to Jennie (Addessi) White and Joseph L. White. Phyllis was mother to Andrea Marie, Joseph Andrew and a set of fraternal twins who died prematurely and await her in heaven. She raised her living children with love and devotion in Canton, Ohio with her husband Joseph. As a nurse for nearly forty years,...

June Marie Chula, 52 of Canton Ohio, passed away Dec 24th, 2022 . She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Joan Chula, brother Shawn Chula, sister-in-law Nancy Chula and son Vincent Campbell. She is survived by two sisters Rebecca Chula and Joan Doerschuk,, a brother Robert Chula Jr.,  son Tyler Chula, two granddaughters Wynter and Hazel, cousin Sue Sobrera several nieces and nephews, her lifetime friend Shawna Tabellion and her beloved cat, Baby Kitten. A farmer’s...

Rebecca J. Norch   Age 74, died Friday December 23, 2022 following an extended illness. A life resident of Stark County she was the daughter of the late William & Avonelle (Smith) Vaughn. She was a 1966 graduate of Jackson High School and retired from the Timken Company in 2011. Rebecca was a member of St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church in Canton, enjoyed golf, traveling and bowling. She is survived by her husband: James Norch of the home; sons: Jason (Jennifer) Norch, Eric Norch,...

William “Bill” Emmet Adley 1930-2022 Age 92, passed away on December 18, 2022. Bill was born in Canton, Ohio on January 29, 1930 to the late Emmet and Lucille Adley. Bill graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948, attended Saint Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana from 1949-1950 then went on and completed both a Bachelors and Masters in Education at Kent State University. While studying Bill learned how to implement Quality Assurance Programs in Health Care Systems...

Dennis G. Printz Dennis (Denny) Giles Printz, age 70, died Friday in Canton, Ohio. He grew up in Massillon and was preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Shirley Printz. Denny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Allison; son, Andrew (Katie) Printz; grandchildren, Ryan and Mary; brother Timothy (Harriet) Printz; and extended family. He graduated from Ohio University, Malone, and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He taught in Malvern and owned Better Hearing. He was a great...