JoAnne Yorio Schmitt

JoAnne Yorio Schmitt (55), of Ocala, Florida passed away on December 24, 2020 at her home unexpectedly. JoAnne was born on July 30, 1965 in Pittsburgh, PA to Joe and Doris Yorio. The family lived in Braddock, PA. Attended Saint Brendan’s, with Sister Malikey.

She spent her teenage years in Mount Morris, PA and attended high school in Waynesburg, PA, where she participated in many activities, led the cheerleading team, and was voted prom queen.

JoAnne married John Schmitt in 1992 in Morgantown, WV. They have two children, Mike and Ross, who were raised as loyal WVU and Pittsburgh sports fans.

In 1997 they relocated to Olive Branch, Mississippi.JoAnne enjoyed her time as an art teacher at Olive Branch Elementary in Olive Branch, MS.A comment from the principal at Olive Branch said that: “JoAnne is one of those very special souls that make a difference by letting the children know how much she cared for them”. Another comment stated: “Everyone loved her spunky attitude and how she always made you feel so special and loved when you saw her”. JoAnne was one of those people, with an outgoing personality, who truly had a gift for making friends. Once you met her, you would be drawn in by her joyful and fun attitude. She had lots of stories and she used those stories to get you to tell your stories. She loved dancing, art, friends, and more friends.

In 2015 the family moved Ocala, Florida. JoAnne enjoyed all the activities that Florida has to offer, but especially her visits to the area beaches.

JoAnne was proceeded in death by her mother, Doris, and her father, Joe. She is survived by her husband John, her two sons Mike and Ross, and her brothers, John, Joe, and Rick, along with cousins, nieces, and nephews.A celebration of life will be held for her in Mount Morris, PA at a later date.

Visitation and services will be private. A celebration of life will be held for her in Mt. Morris, PA at a later date. Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,324 Mt. Morris Road, P.O. Box 478 Mount Morris, PA 15349 Have been entrusted with her arrangements. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, PA. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.