Margy M. Yanacos

Margy Meryl Yanacos, 85, of Canfield, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 4, 2025, at Briarfield Manor.

Margy was born on September 23, 1939, in Newell, West Virginia, and grew up in the Sebring area. She graduated from Sebring McKinley High School in 1957 and earned her nursing degree from Mercy Hospital in Canton in 1960. Margy dedicated 40 years of her life to her career as a registered nurse, working with Dr. Torti in Salem and at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, where she later retired.

Margy was an active member of Canfield Presbyterian Church, where she also volunteered her time. She was an avid sports fan, with a special love for the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and the Cavaliers. Margy cherished attending her grandsons' sporting events when they were younger. Alongside her husband, James,a Sebring McKinley graduated of 1956 ,she enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Fort Myers, Florida, and taking cross-country trips on her husband’s Harley. Margy also looked forward to getaways with her nursing friends.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, James Yanacos, whom she married on March 10, 1961; her daughter and son-in-law, Lori Yanacos -Clark (Jeff); and three grandsons, Bryan (Victoria El-Hayek) Clark, Brady (Kaylee) Clark, and Jared (Maura) Clark. Margy was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Ruthann Hughes.

A memorial service will be held at Canfield Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 8th. Friends may call from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., followed by the service at 11:00 a.m.