Jo-Ann Schmauch, 84, of Avon passed away September 7, 2022 at Avon Oaks Caring Community after a brief illness.Jo-Ann was born in Lorain on November 26, 1937, the daughter of the late John W. and Florence B. (nee Friedley) Schmauch. She attended Lorain City Schools and was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1956B. She attended Lorain County Community College and Dyke College in Cleveland where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.Ms. Schmauch worked at Lorain National Bank for a time and followed her family’s entrepreneurial footsteps as a business partner/owner of Parisi Construction and Camera Connection. Jo-Ann was a former member of the Lorain Yacht Club and Erie Shores Photography Club. Most recently she served as a bookkeeper/accountant for various non-profit and for profit businesses in Lorain County. She was an active volunteer at the Lorain Community Senior Center and the Lorain Historical Society.Jo-Ann is survived by cousins and many friends throughout Lorain County. Her quick wit and caring heart will be missed by so many who have known her over the years.A “Remembering Jo-Ann” gathering will be held on Saturday, September 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Center, 329 W. 10th Street in Lorain. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lorain Historical Society, 329 W. 10th Street in Lorain or to the Lorain Community Senior Center, 3361 Garfield Blvd in Lorain.Jo-Ann’s friends wish to express their gratitude to the staff at Avon Oaks and Nivalis Hospice for their care and concern for Jo-Ann during her illness and final days.

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Published by The Morning Journal from Sep. 12 to Sep. 14, 2022.

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Madeline Zaworski

September 17, 2022

I met Jo Ann and her special brother Jack in the fall of 1974 on a trip to Hawaii-the beginning of a special friendship spanning almost 50 years-many wonderful memories of visits with "Mother", celebrations of life including many specially planned, coordinated and documented by Jo Ann...
Yachting trips on Noah's Ark. Jo Ann always edifying her big brother, Jack, as she did with loyalty & respect to those she considered her close friends, family and business associates......the Jo Ann Schmauch Smile, Heart and concurrent generosity of Spirit-a woman who kept the Schmauch family legacy of entrepreneurship, Love of the Port of Lorain, active in quiet and unassuming service to her beloved community, agencies and small businesses which Jo Ann recognized, supported & humbly "served". She lived an "On Purpose Life". I am grateful for her friendship and especially the role that she played as a mentor on my formation of being and becoming an example and mentor to other Women. It is with Pride and Paradoxical Sadness for the Loss of Jo Ann who represents an Era of Service and Love that supports the root and fabric of living a Purpose filled Life. May She Rest in Peace with her beloved Family. With Love, Gratitude and Respect, Madeline

Beth Ann Perisi

September 15, 2022

Jo Ann was a great friend of my Father's and one of the first people I remember in my life. She was a wonderful person and I'm so glad I had the privilege to know her I will miss her dearly

Leo

September 15, 2022

The volunteers and members will miss Jo-Ann for the work she has done for the Lorain Community Senior Center. The way she has handled the accounting and the group we have at the center has really benefited greatly from her experience and friendship. We were greatly blessed to have her.

Tammy Elliott

September 13, 2022

So very sad to hear about Jo-Ann! I have been a neighbor for many years, and we worked together on our Associations board. She was always so kind and helpful. And had a great sense of humor, she was a hoot! One of the good ones who will be dearly missed! Love and prayers to her family!

Dave Chapple

September 13, 2022

Joann was such a wonderful laday.Although I have not seen her in years.My grandparents,uncle and cousin boated with her and her brother Jack at Vermillion Power boats for many many years.We had lots of good times

Karen Shawver

September 12, 2022

So very sad to read of Jo-Ann's passing. I worked with her when a Trustee and Treasurer for the Lorain Historical Society several years ago. She was a great lady who loved to exchange humorous jabs and jokes. She will be missed by many. Rest easy my friend.

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