Josephine "Jo" Foraker Obituary (1941 - 2022)

Josephine (Jo) Foraker, age 81 passed away September 14th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She inspired many with her strength, open arms, and a positive outlook. Jo was born on June 6th, 1941 in Boston, MA. She was preceded in death by her parents Carmen Mascioli and Robert Post. She graduated from McKinley High School, retired from Diebold in 2002, and was an avid pencil artist. Jo dedicated her life to serving Christ and others, and actively volunteered at John Knox Presbyterian Church. She cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. She leaves behind her beloved husband William (Bill) Foraker, 9 children, 31 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Daughter Loraine (Randy Haverstock) Gutscher, her 4 daughters; Nakia (Doug) Jones, Tiffany (Dan) Tabellion, Steffany (Tom II) Kritz, Katey Gula; her 8 grandchildren Kristen, Ashley, and Joey (Keyo) Jones, Tylor and Damon Wade, Tom Kritz III, Layla and Able Gula; and her 2 great grandchildren Pennelopi Ellis and Matthew Steinbach III. Son Charles (Tammy) Gutscher II, their 6 children; Charles Gutscher III, Charlotte and Fred Smith, Allison (Aaron) Craig, Jasmine (Luis) Torres, and Miranda (Rylee) Miles; and their 11 grandchildren Kayden, Chase, and Lauralei Gutscher, Aleah and Amelia Craig, Skyler Jones, Liam, Lincoln, Jocelyn Torres, Eben, Adrin, Lillan Mends, Phellina and Alyja Smith Son Curt (Gin) Gutscher; their 6 children MaryJo (Amber Brownfield) Mercede, Miranda, Curtis II (Shyanne), Merysa (Chad Gibson), Miracle Gutscher; and their 3 grandchildren Kiaya, Curtis III, and Calliope Gutscher Son Chris (Kristie) Gutscher and their 1 child Cade Gutscher. Son Brad (Adele) Seitzinger and their 3 children Sarah Seitzinger, David (Katie) Seitzinger, and JoAnna (Ben) Bleasdale; and their 7 grndchildren Kara, Elena, Rhys, Samwise Seitzinger; Erica, Lexi, and Tali Bleasdale. Daughter Amy (Bernie) Swoboda and their 3 children; Eddie (Sarah) Obbise, Elizabeth and Gray Swoboda; and their 1 grandchild Amalia Obbise Daughter Beth (Chellie Gardner) Foraker and their 2 children Luke and Ruth Foraker Son Bruce (Lori) Foraker, and their 4 children; John, Eve, Faith and Jacob Foraker Son Mark (Jan) Foraker, and their 2 children; Micalla and Robert Foraker The family invites you to join a celebration of life at John Knox Presbyterian Church in North Canton at 10:30 AM. Services begin at 1:00. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Burial Park. In lieu of flowers or monetary donations, please make any contributions to Jo’s local choice charities: Stark County Humane Society http://www.starkhumane.org/Donate Or Stewart’s Caring for Cancer at stewartscaringplace.org/give/donate/ Schneeberger 330-456-8237