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Jo Hoffman Obituary
Born Dec. 24, 1960, in Olean, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Catherine Marra Quinn. On July 14, 2007, she married John E. Hoffman, who predeceased her on Aug. 11, 2017.
Jo Ann was a graduate of Olean High School. She worked for Schults Toyota in Bradford, Pa., as the office manager, for several years. Jo Ann liked to go shopping and enjoyed her "Thirsty Thursday's" at the St. Stephen's Club, in Olean.
She loved her dogs, Harley and Bailey and truly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great-nieces and nephews.
Surviving are her siblings, Kathleen (Daniel) Frontino of Bradford, Pa., Thomas K. (Terri) Quinn of Windermere, Fla., Timothy F. (Rhonda) Quinn of Olean and Christopher J. (Emiko) Quinn of Yokohama, Japan; two aunts, Mary Ann Sirianni and Janet Marra; five step-daughters; a sister-in-law, Mary Quinn; several nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, J. Patrick Quinn, Michael J. Quinn and Daniel V. Quinn; and a step-son.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. Funeral services will be held, beginning with a 9:30 a.m. prayer service on Monday (March 2, 2020) at the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, at St. John's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.
Memorials if desired, may be made to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 Route 16 N., Olean, NY 14760 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at guentherfh.com.
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Susie Freaney
March 3, 2020
Rest In Peace JoAnn for you are now One of Gods Sweet Angels. Condolences to your entire family
Susie Freaney
March 3, 2020
Rest In Peace JoAnn for you are now One of Gods Sweet Angels. Condolences to your entire family
Barbara Greene
February 29, 2020
To The Quinn Family, My sincere condolences on your loss of your loved one Jo Ann, God Bless and Be With You All. Thoughts and Prayers are sent.
Sincerely,Barbie Tetlak Greene
Delores (White) Minerich
February 29, 2020
Cherish the memories of being neighbors on N. 8th St. Prayers to the family.
Darla Corah
February 28, 2020
You will forever be in my heart fly high with your new wings
Donna Wilson
February 28, 2020
I am so sorry! Words can not express the love I have for you and your family. I will miss our Facebook chats. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless! Donna Lucco Wilson
February 28, 2020
I am so sorry! Words can not express the love I have for you and your family. I will miss ourFacebook chats. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you! Donna Lucco Wilson
Denae Storms
February 28, 2020
My deepest sympathies to all of Jo Ann's family and friends. She will be missed. Many fond and fun memories of Jo Ann. She was definitely a firecracker!
Fondly,
Denae M. Storms
February 28, 2020
Prayers of comfort to the Family.
Bob Stidd
February 28, 2020
Work with Joann for 10 years at Shults. She help me thru alot in those years. And even after I left Shults she would stop by my work to see me and talk. I will miss her very much.
Joe Anastasia
February 28, 2020
A great person gone way to soon, RIP JoAnn youll be missed by many friends
Darren Hills
February 27, 2020
Worked with Joann for many years at Shults Toyota...her always giving heart and pleasant smile will be remembered forever. We will surely miss her and pray for her family. God bless.
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