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1931-2026
John A. Arsuffi, 95, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2026, at his home, with his loving family by his side.
Born on June 7, 1931, in Summitville, Ohio, he was the son of John and Angelina Arsuffi. After graduating from high school in 1949, he proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John spent his younger years as a master carpenter before starting his own businesses including the Columbiana Laundromat and several car washes. John had many interests and hobbies including enjoying the outdoors, hunting, fishing and tending to his vegetable garden, which he shared with his family and friends.
Known for his generous heart, John was a man whose greatest trait, and perhaps his only flaw, was his complete inability to say no when someone asked for a hand. John put the needs of others ahead of his own.
He is remembered with deep love, admiration, and respect by his family, a wide circle of friends, and acquaintances.
On Nov. 21, 1953, John married the love of his life, Kathryn (Ieropoli). In their 73 years of marriage, they set quiet an example of love and devotion that truly inspired everyone around them. Besides his loving wife, John is survived by his children: Karen (Rick) Crouse, Johnny (Shelley) Arsuffi, and Jeff (Stephanie) Arsuffi; seven grandchildren (Brian, Morgan, Kelli, Carmen, Philip, Jake, and Adam); six great-grandchildren (Aiden, Jake, Emma, Luke, Owen, and Carter); and many beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond and Nello, and his sister, Martha, whom he dearly cherished and considered a second mother.
A devout Catholic throughout his life, John was honored with a private funeral Mass with his immediate family at St. George Catholic Church, with Father Lanterman officiating. Burial followed at Lisbon Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were handled by Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul School Foundation, 925 E. State St., Salem, Ohio 44460.
Friends may also view John's memorial tribute page, share a special memory and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com.
11/12/26