Juanita Hazel Ponessa, age 97, of Fresno, California entered into rest on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Juanita was born January 16, 1924 in Leon County, Iowa to Ethyl Merrill and Elmer Merrill.
Juanita is survived by her son Gary Ponessa (Cathy); granddaughter Danielle Ponessa-Welton (Nathan), great-grandson Kaison Welton and great-granddaughter Attica Welton.
Juanita was preceded in death by father Elmer Merrill and mother Ethyl Merrill.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.boicefuneralhome.com for the Ponessa family.