Diana Jean Margida

Diana Jean Margida, 73, passed away on April 27, 2026.

Diana was born in Canton on June 8, 1952 to the late James & Norma Kennedy and was a 1970 graduate of Canton Lehman High School. Diana worked as a server most notably at Bob Evans and Menches Bros. in Green. Diana's greatest joy was spending time with family, especially her children and grandchildren. Diana enjoyed travel and loved playing Bocce Ball.

In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her sister Linda Gattuso and brother Dennis Kennedy. She is survived by her beloved husband of 29 years Guido, Jr.; her children Julia (Mark) Mokros, Nick Richards, Lauren (Dan) Angelone, Ben (Kelli) Richards, Angela (William Evans) Margida, & Guido (Desiree) Margida, III; grandchildren Tyler, Katie, Mark, Miles, Reagan, Dominic, Leo, Guido Antonio, Judah, Gigi, & Jaxon; sisters Wanda (Don) Avery & June (Rafi) Perez, along with a host of in-laws, nieces & nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm, followed immediately by a memorial service at the Anthony Funeral Home - Akron Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Diana's memory to the Haven of Rest Ministries by visiting www.havenofrest.org