Mary V. Battista, 101, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 3rd, at Canton Christian Home. Born in Canton on April 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Rocco and Dorothy (Tortola) Serena, also preceded in death by loving husband of 74 years Ben Battista, passed away July 4th, 2020, 2 brothers Bill Serena, Mike Serena, niece Christine Moore and son-in-law Fred Schumacher. Survived by daughter Sandy Schumacher, of North Canton; son Jim (Linda) Battista, of Raleigh, North Carolina; 3 grandchildren Anne (Brian) Livingston, Rocco Battista, Katy Wade; 3 great grandchildren Ellie Livingston, Jack Livingston and James Wade. Private services will be held at a later date.

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