JoAnn Ott

Throughout her career, JoAnn worked as a dedicated bookkeeper for several area agencies, always bringing precision and integrity to her work. She also continued giving back to the community as a devoted volunteer at UH Geauga Medical Center.

JoAnn was a faithful and active member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Newbury. Her commitment to her parish was evident in her involvement with Eucharistic Adoration, the Altar Linens ministry, and the Legion of Mary.

JoAnn enjoyed making ceramics, painting glassware, and collecting postcards, coins, and antique glassware. One of her greatest pleasures was collecting greeting cards and sharing them with others. She had a special talent for choosing just the right card to brighten someone's day or mark a special moment, and her thoughtful gestures were cherished by all who received them.

JoAnn is survived by her husband Gary; daughter Martina (Kevin) Kehoe; son Christopher (Karen) Ott; grandchildren Catherine (Doug) Keller, Robert (Christine) Sohlberg, Adam Kehoe, Nicholas Kehoe, Evan (Baylee) Kehoe, and Natalie Kehoe; great-granddaughter Sofie Sohlberg; and sisters Sandy (Kenneth) Fife, Sharleen (James) Close, and Beverly (Karl) Marvel.

She is preceded in death by her parents Martin and Rosemary Tomay.

Family and friends may call at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd., Newbury on Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 pm. Interment at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in JoAnn’s name may be made to the St. Helen School Angel Scholarship Fund at https://www.catholiccommunity.org/give/catholic-education/angel-scholarship-fund