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JoAnne Rininger Obituary
Our family sadly announces the passing of JoAnne Rininger. Although we are sad to see her go, we know that she rests in the arms of God and she will never feel pain again. Mom was all about family. She was married to Dean for 60 years. She was and always will be the mother of Mark, Eric, and Lynn. She was the best grandma that Jason, Kurt, Bill, Elise, and Ben could have ever asked for. Say one negative word about any of them and watch out, JoAnne was coming after you. The single biggest reason she fought so hard was her greatest joy, her great-granddaughter, Annabelle Grace, notoriously known as "the package".
JoAnne was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Anna Hanla; sisters, Clara Herchek and Marguerite Valentine; and brother, Walter (Bud) Hanla. She is survived by her husband, Dean; her children, Mark (Roberta) Rininger, Eric (Margaret) Rininger, and Lynn (Will) Swigart. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jason (Jodie) Rininger, Kurt Rininger, Bill Rininger, Elise Rininger, Ben Rininger and great-granddaughters, Laila Bennett, Anna Rininger, and great-grandson, Kaden Bennett; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to our friends and extended family for being there in our time of need. You know who you are. Mom always said that the longer you live, the more you learn and we have learned so much through these trying times. We would also like to thank every single member of the Akron General VNS Hospice & Palliative care team for their warmth, compassion, and comfort during Mom's last days. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Esther Rehmus and her wonderful staff. We are humbled by everyone's generosity, thoughtfulness, and especially their prayers.
A celebration of Mom's life will be held on Monday, June 29th at 3 P.M. at Hummel Funeral Home in Copley. Calling hours will follow from 4 to 8 p.m. Private interment will be held at a later date. Per Mom's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Akron General VNS Hospice & Palliative Care on Ridgewood Rd. in Copley, Ohio. Mom also had requested casual dress at this celebration.
Mom, may God bless and keep you always and may your wishes all come true. Thank you for your love, guidance, and devotion to us.
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Ashley Smith
April 5, 2016
Dean and Kurt, So sorry to hear of Joanne's passing just now. Although I only had the pleasure of meeting her once, I always heard great things about her from the staff at Dr. Panzners and from both of you as well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 1, 2015
Dean - So sorry to hear the terrible news.Hope you're doing o.k./
Your friend.
Harold Schweigert
June 29, 2015
Lynn, Will and Family,
May God's love sustain and comfort you in your sorrow. In the warm summer breezes you will feel her arms around you. Every flower will remind you of her beauty and unconditional love. In the first fallen snow flakes you will feel her gentle kisses upon your face and the quiet of the winter will bring you sweet memories and great inner peace. Know that she will always be with you in spirit. She will watch over you. Speak to her always when you need her and she will hear! I asked my mom to greet her.
Pam & Miranda Pelle
Ruth Ottiger
June 29, 2015
Love and Prayers always my dear friends. Sometimes there are no words just Love,this is one of them. I love you all.
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June 28, 2015
Dean, Mark, Eric, Lynn and family - my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Joanne was a wonderful woman. I feel fortunate to have known her. I wish you all strength and peace as you mourn her loss. Know that she touched the lives of so many and she is very fondly remembered. God bless you all.
Beth Gray Post
June 28, 2015
Dean & Family,
Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Remember the smiles and laughs you had together to lessen the pain.
Love to you and your family!
Chuck & Joy
Jeff Kungle
June 28, 2015
Eric, Mark, Lynn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was was wonderful lady and she will be missed by everyone who was touched by her. May you have strength to support your father who has lost the love of his life.
Rick Ryland
June 28, 2015
Dean and family
Hearing of Joanne's passing has sadden our family. All of the Riningers hold a special place in our family's heart. May God bless you and hold you during this loss of this strong woman. No words can replace the strength and wisdom she brought to everyone she met.
Rick an Ken Ryland
June 27, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope.
Gerald Rembowski family
June 27, 2015
Dear Rininger family, We are saddened to hear of your loss and want you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you have shared with this lovely lady.
June 27, 2015
To the entire Rininger Family - sending my thoughts and prayers to all you. Mrs Rininger will be sadly missed by many. I have fond memories of her growing up next door. She had a smile that warmed your heart and a genuine way of showing people how much she cared about them. Lilly (Hehn) Felder
June 26, 2015
Dean. So sorry for your loss my friend.God bless you and your family
Curt Blondheim
Marti Adkins
June 26, 2015
Eric and Mark, and the family. My prayers are with you and so empathize what this loss has to a family. May God bless you and provide you strength during this time.
June 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Rininger family.
Greg and Gail Salem
Sue Murphy
June 26, 2015
Dean and children, so sorry to read your sad news. We sure had some good times during our Copley days. Hope her passing was peaceful. Our sympathy to you all. Sue and Mike Murphy
Todd Scott
June 26, 2015
My condolences to the Rininger family.
Mrs Rininger was a wonderful lady.
She will be missed.
June 26, 2015
Brother, I feel so bad for you & the rest of the family but she is in a better place now and she does not have to suffer anymore. May God be with you & get stronger.
Larry & Goldy (Copley)
Mike White
June 26, 2015
Sorry to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many of us. My condolences to all who loved her.
Dean Beaty
June 26, 2015
She was sweet & sassy and also very classy! A Great Mom and friend. She knew how to make those smiles bigger every time!
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