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Joan Pollak Obituary

Joan Pollak

Jan. 13, 1931 - Oct. 10, 2021

Joan Pollak, formerly of Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed away October 10, 2021 10:00 a.m. at home. Joan was born to Joseph and Clara (Filozof) Sapino. Joan loved cooking, playing slots at the casinos, playing bingo, and also was a multi-talented crafter. She enjoyed being a vendor in various craft shows in the area thru the years.

Joan is survived by her daughters: Jenifer (Daryl) Meyer of Huron, Ohio, and Gail (Michael) Day of Green Springs, Ohio; granddaughters: Alex and Ashleigh Osterling; two sisters: Clare (Jeff) Sudroff and Lena Valentine, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, who passed away in 2014.

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Published by The Times on Oct. 14, 2021.

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