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Joan Short Obituary
2019 - 1955
Joan Karen Short (nee Snyder) died peacefully at home on February 25 in Seville, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Joan fought a courageous and difficult four year battle with ovarian cancer. Despite the many complications from the disease she remained optimistic and true to her loving character. Joan was born on April 10, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio. 1973 graduate of Big Walnut High School and 1977 graduate of Ohio University. Joan retired in 2009 from the Ohio Department of Transportation after 30 years and was distinguished as the first female Region Real Estate Administrator in the Department. She served in ODOT offices in Columbus, Ravenna, Lebanon and Akron and was respected as a statewide expert in ODOT real estate. Joan loved animals and was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast and traveler. She will be remembered for her love of family, friends and animals, her sense of humor, her strength and for her gracious and generous personality. Joan is preceded in death by father George Snyder, mother Louise (nee Poux), brother Jerry of Sunbury, Ohio and sister June of Georgetown, Ky. Joan is survived by James, her husband of 39 years; son, Travis (Richelle); and granddaughter, Madelynn Short of northeast Ohio. Those wishing to honor Joan may make a contribution to the Medina County SPCA or the Hospice of Medina County. Cremation services are being handled by Adams Mason Funeral Home of Akron and a celebration of Joan's life will be held at a date and place to be determined.
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Nancy L Smith
February 23, 2023
She was the most selfless gracious person I ever met. It was a pleasure knowing her
Nancy L Smith
February 23, 2022
Joan was an inspiration to all who knew her..she was a sweet and strong person and endured so much pain..God bless Joan as I know she is in heaven as one of God's angels.
Greg and Sharon Jones
July 4, 2021
Just found out, sorry for your loss.
Hope things are well with you.
Nancy L Smith
February 23, 2021
Joan was such a good person and an inspiration to me.. she fought a courageous battle with cancer.. I am proud to have gotten to be a part of her care and I was honored too know her.
Nancy L Smith
February 23, 2021
Joan was such a good person such an inspiration to me and others.. such a courageous battle against cancer and I am honored to have been a part of her care and to have gotten to know her.
Nancy Smith
February 23, 2021
Joan was such a good person and she was such an inspiration. I was proud and honored to have gotten to know this lady
Nancy L
February 24, 2020
I got I got the pleasure to know Joan and she was a very special person.
Nancy Smith
April 21, 2019
I am so sorry in the loss of your wife Joan... I never knew or I would have been there.. she was a very special lady.. I was very honored to have been able to take care of her.. hugs and prayers to you and your family.
March 4, 2019
Hello Jim and Travis,
It is sad to hear of Joan's passing, Joan was always kind to me, and she certainly helped me in my early days at ODOT:). I'm sure your pleasant memories of Joan will make it easier to move forward. Take Care.
Harvey Norton Jr.
Tammy (Hakes) Boring
March 4, 2019
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Joan from my years at the Southeast Region Real Estate Office in the 90's. Joan was always kind to me. She was a smart lady and helped to blaze the trail for other women who aspired to be leaders at ODOT. I pray that the Lord will bring you and your family comfort.
Tammy (Hakes) Boring
Marilyn Armstrong
March 3, 2019
May you rest in heavenly peace Joan Short.. May your family celebrate your life and remember you as I do, as a sweet soul.
A friend,
Marilyn Armstrong
Brenda Vozar
March 3, 2019
Jim I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of you wife Joan. My condolences to you and your family you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers to help you heal through this difficult time❣
Brenda and Chris Vozar
Terry Weaver
March 3, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my constant thoughts and prayers...
Vivien
March 3, 2019
Prayers for the broken hearted. May Joan be at peace with those gone before her. With deepest condolences, Viv and family
Jo Ann Morgano
March 3, 2019
As I came to know Joan over all these years I found her not only to be a positive force of everything that she surrounded, but to also have no malice of anything or any one. What an accolade! Joan will be missed and greatly remembered! I wish I could have known you my whole life...love you, Joan ❤
Adams Mason Funeral Home - Akron
March 3, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
March 2, 2019
Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.
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