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Jo Busch Obituary
NORTH BALTIMORE -- Jo Lynn Busch, 53, of North Baltimore, died on Friday, April 5, 2024, in the company of her best friends while on vacation at her favorite spot, the beach. She was born on December 7, 1970, in Port Clinton to the late Harold "Ike" and Carolyn (Boyer) Francisco.
Jo Lynn is survived by her daughters: Leslie (A.J.) Hotaling of Custar and Elizabeth Busch of North Baltimore; her brother, Doug Francisco of Deshler; sisters: Tammy (Bob) Grilliot of North Baltimore and Ann Beard of Mortimer; many nieces and nephews; and her grand-pups: Luna, Nelson, Patsy, Woody and Jebb.
She was also preceded in death by her step-parents: John and Martha Swank.
Jo Lynn was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2633, and loved vacationing on the beach, the Ohio State Buckeyes, Pittsburgh Steelers, but her greatest love, pride and joy was her daughters.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2024, at Smith-Crates Funeral Home, North Baltimore. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Smith-Crates Funeral Home, North Baltimore.
In honor of Jo Lynn please dress casual and feel free to wear your Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers apparel for her services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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