Joan-Schattinger-Obituary

Joan Schattinger

Cleveland, Ohio

Sep 6, 1936 – Mar 6, 2025 (Age 88)

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BORN
September 6, 1936
DIED
March 6, 2025
AGE
88
LOCATION
Cleveland, Ohio

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Joan Myers Schattinger, 88, passed away on March 6th, 2025 surrounded by family after a years-long fight with Parkinson's. She was the daughter of Walter Myers and Janet Shelhart Myers. Joan is survived by her much loved husband/partner-in-everything of 63 years, James Schattinger and by her...

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Jim and family, Have you all in our thoughts at this tough time. Many great memories of Joan and my Mom working on projects together and of our many interactions over the years. Dave

We are sorry for the loss of Joan. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the family.

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My husband and I had the pleasure of getting to know both Joan and Jim through the many events at the art museum and orchestra. Her sweetness, good nature and strength in the face of adversity were inspirational to us. We will miss seeing her at future dinners. Our thoughts are with Jim and family.

She was my Honors English teacher twice at Orange High School soooo many decades ago when she was barely out of college herself. Her classes were not easy but were fun and I used so many things she taught us while in college and beyond. Others in my class there, including myself, said that she was our Best teacher. I enjoyed her many Christmas letters and also sent her my own until it was too hard for her to continue writing them. Many of us were even invited and attended her wedding and we...

Jim, I want to let you know the last time I saw Joan was at my mom's 90th birthday party. She told me thanks for the music. It meant a lot and I carry that with me. A remarkable woman. Our families have been friends for 50 years. I wish you peace and the strength to get through this. You looked great last June-many good years left for you. Hang tough and my condolences to you and your family. Steve