James N. Kortis

James N. Kortis August 8, 1937-April 3, 2016 Age 78 passed away peacefully in his home after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late Nick and Beaulah (Fisher). Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Gates, brother John and granddaughter Kari Anne. Survived by his sister Evelyn (Al) Maier. Children, Beth Kortis of Canton, Jimmy Kortis (Belinda Gore) of Raleigh North Carolina, Cindy (Frank) Perez of Canton and Steve (Tina) Kortis of Massillon with whom he made his home. Jim had 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons and was expecting his first great granddaughter Veronica Justine Sayre to be born in May. Three nephews and a niece also survive. Jim was an avid bowler rolling five 300 games. He loved fumble ball, golf and his Chicago Cubs and Bears. He loved spending time with family and friends and if you had a minute he always had a joke or two to tell. Calling hours will be 6pm-8pm Thursday April 7, 2016 with the service following at 8:00pm with Elder Carey Kemp officiating.