Lillian Armeni Woods
SALEM — Lillian Armeni Woods, 92, died Friday, March 11, 2022 at Blossom Nursing & Rehab. Lillian was born on Dec. 3, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of immigrant parents, Camillo and Anina Centofanti. Lillian was first generation of Italian decent.
She was raised on a farm in Ellsworth and met her future husband, James, when she sold him a cantaloupe off the side of the road. They then moved to Salem, met again, got married and had two children.
She went to Woodrow Wilson High School. Prior to becoming a homemaker, Lillian was a beautician. Lillian loved to bake homemade pizza and bread and the family was always happy when she did.
She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Lillian enjoyed volunteering at the Elks Ladies Auxiliary, hospital, and fundraisers. She also was an election poll worker for over 40 years. Lillian also sold pizza and bread at Italian Club, where she was also a member.
She is survived by children, Camille (Kyle) Franzen and James (Lorrie) Armeni of Salem; one brother, Joe (Marsha) Centofanti of Salem; four grandchildren, Michael, Vincent, Jim Jr., and Ross; and three great-grandchildren, Aubrie, Vincent, and Mikey.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Armeni and Richard Woods; and siblings, James and Mary Centofanti.
Friends and family will be received Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Stark Memorial.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, with Rev. Msgr. Peter Polando officiating.
Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. 3rd. St., Salem, OH 44460.
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.
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3/14/22