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Dear Dave and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Joan. She was such a lovely and caring person. She was an angel for me when I was caring for my father who had Alzheimer’s. My deepest condolences
Kathy
Kathy Brooks
February 23, 2026 | Athens, OH | Friend
Peaceful Reflections
Carrie, Dan, Bob/Betsy Kuenzig
February 20, 2026
Dave and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Joan certainly was a gem of a lady. I remember her always smiling. Prayers for your family.
Lynn O’Leary
February 07, 2026 | Athens, OH | Coworker
So sorry to hear of your wife’s passing Dr. Stroh.sending prayers your way
Jocelyn Wilson
February 06, 2026 | Athens, OH | Acquaintance
Dear Dave and family, we’re so sorry to hear about Joan’s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
Mary and Harry Sulzer
February 03, 2026 | Hudson, OH
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Dr. Stroh, so sorry to hear about Joan. She certainly will be missed. Sending you and your family our Condolences Rodney & Brenda Smith
January 31, 2026 | Coolville, OH | Friend
David and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Joan was such a wonderful person and helped me so much when I went through the last months with my mother. Joan was greatly appreciated and will be missed. Prayers
Leta Riley
January 31, 2026 | Stewart, OH | Friend
Joan Lawson Stroh passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2026, She was the second child of Ruth Goodwin Lawson and Robert F. Lawson. She is survived by her husband of 32 years David Stroh, her sisters Nancy Harcznak (Steven) and Barbara Cass (Edward). She was the loving step-mother of Douglas Stroh (Colleen) and Daniel Stroh (Jessica) and dear grandmother of Madison, Benjamin, Molly, Abigail and Noah. She was predeceased by her brother Robert. Joan had numerous friends who helped her create a family of choice in Athens with whom she loved nothing more than sitting at the dining room table and sharing a meal.
Joan’s personal and professional life were filled with love and service for her clients, patients, students, and community. She had a private counseling practice in her home for many years in which she provided a safe, loving setting for those seeking help. She worked at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine as a geriatric counselor and social worker and was the local expert for many elderly and their loved ones dealing with social and emotional issues of aging. She served on numerous boards in areas dealing with the elderly, recovery, counseling, and other community issues.
Away from the professional world, Joan was an avid gardener and traveler. Her travels ranged from India and Nepal to Denali and Paris. Her gardens were renowned for their annual explosion of 27000 springtime daffodils. Her excitement at the arrival of her flower bulb order was contagious.
We wish to thank the many who assisted in the loving care Joan received throughout her illness. Special thanks goes to Margaret Lionberger, DO, a true friend and confidant, and to Ohio Health Hospice who provided loving care during her final days.
A celebration of life will be held in Athens on February 21, 2026 at The Church of the Good Shepherd at 11:00 (64 University Terrace Athens, OH 45701) with visitation beginning at 10:00. It will be followed by a lunch at The Dairy Barn (8000 Dairy Lane Athens, OH 45701). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either The John W. Clem Recovery House (8044 Dairy Lane Athens, OH 45701) or the Athens County Senior Center (701 East State Street Athens, OH 45701) in Joan’s name. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
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