Josephine A. (Gattuso) Marchione, age 101 of Canton, passed away Sunday, April 19th. She was of last of 13 children born to the late Onofrio and Angelina (Mantione) Gattuso. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Frank Marchione, and son-in-law Jeffery Maag. A 1942 graduate of McKinley High School, Josephine was a devoted Roman Catholic and member of St. Peter Parish. She was proud of her Italian-Sicilian heritage and was a true “Italian Nonna” and a masterful Italian chef whose Sunday dinners were endless courses of traditional Italian food. She loved to travel especially to visit family in Italy.  Was an avid reader, and always enjoyed a night out of music especially jazz.  And most of all, her family was the center of her universe.  She was so proud of all her children's accomplishments in the arts and sports.  She always had a front row seat.   

She is survived by her children Damien (Michelle) Marchione, David (Anne) Marchione, Sandra Maag; eight grandchildren; Francesco Marchione, Damien (Hannah) Marchione, Renata (Jordan Rubinstein) Marchione, Erin (Ernest Young) Blondel, Cara (Charles) Gerak, Nina Marchione, Elisa (Michael James) Marchione, David (Liann) Marchione; eight great-grandchildren: Giuliano, Leonardo, Francesca, Lyla, Charlie, Caroline, Max, and Kai; sister-in-law Chris Marchione; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Brian Smith as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery. All are invited to a luncheon at La Pizzaria following the burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Josephine's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.