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1929
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2017
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Joanne DiFolco Obituary
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. She was
born in Canton, on September 19,
1929 to the late Namer and Nelle
(Saab) Esber. Joanne was a graduate
of Timken High School; she was
a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic
Church, the Columbian Ladies of
the K of C, the Phoenician Auxiliary
and the Bore Club. She loved
traveling with her husband and
children, especially to her favorite
destinations, New York City and Las Vegas.
Along with her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert DiFolco; brothers, Louis and Theodore Esber;
and sister, Josephine Kassouf. She is survived by her children,
Anthony (Stephanie) DiFolco of Key West, Fla., Roberta (Gale)
Parsons of McConnelsville, Ohio and Teresa (Brian) Spangler of
Canton, Ohio. Also survived by grandchildren, Nicholas Parsons,
Andy (Molly) Parsons, Angelica and Jake DiFolco, Alicia (Bryan)
Wood and Sarah (Michael) Bickel; and three great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday at the Rossi
Family Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church,
with Deacon David Conversino as celebrant. Entombment will be
in Calvary Cemetery.
Rossi (330)492-5830
www.rossifuneralhomeinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joanne DiFolco
2 Entries
October 18, 2017
Dear Tony, Teresa, Bobbie and family,
Truly sorry to hear the sad news of your mom's passing. She was a caring, kind and humorous person. Not to mention a saint for putting up with your dad's antics! The memories you cherish will always warm your hearts and your souls. God bless. Ava
Gina Buonocore
October 17, 2017
To the Family of Joanne...
Joanne was a special lady and someone I called my friend. I will sure miss seeing and talking with her. She will always be in my thoughts & prayers.
God Bless,
Gina Buonocore
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