John "Speedy" Mark Cannell
John "Speedy" Cannell Obituary
SALEM – John “Speedy” Mark Cannell, 90, left this earth Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 12, 1931, in Youngstown, son of the late Peter and Dorothy (Santangelo) Cannell.
John served in the United States Army during the Korean War, a veteran hero receiving the highest honor of the Purple Heart.
He was a skilled mason, welder and woods-myth. John enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and riding his tractor. During his lifetime, John was active in the AMVETS, Italian-American Club, the VFW and the Salem Honor Guard.
His beloved wife, Antoinette “Tanny” M. (Ledinko) Cannell whom he married July 7, 1956 preceded him in death September 1, 2019.
Survivors include his son, Mark J. (Angela) Cannell of Siloam, NC; daughter, Pia (Donnie) Fleshman of King, NC; three brothers, Fred, Peter and Paul Cannell and lastly, six grandchildren.
Besides his parents and wife, a son, John Mathew Cannell and sister, Rosemary, also preceded him in death.
On behalf of the Cannell family, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Auburn Nursing, Ohio Living Hospice and Easter Seals. To our families from another cloth, Greg and Margie Caron, Zach and Rachel Sell and Jim and Mary Blasiman.
Family and friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at St. Paul Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday at the church with Father Robert Edwards officiating. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Youngstown .
If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary “Hugs from Home” program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.
Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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