JoAnn Yasses

Jo was born in Tucson, AZ on July 7, 1960 to Linda (Van Order) and the Late Robert P. Congelli. Jo and her family moved back to Lockport, NY in the late 1960’s where she grew up and graduated from Lockport Senior High School class of ’78. After high school she worked for several different companies building her career in helping others. In 1993 Jo met Mr. Dave Yasses, and two years later he finally talked her into marrying him on June 23, 1995. They celebrated over 15 years together before her passing. In 1999 Jo and Dave moved to the Columbus area and later she became employed with Worthington Christian Village as the Officer Manager, celebrating 10 years of service last June.

Jo devoted herself to her family first then her career, she was always available to help others and to promote their well being. Fun loving, and a founding member of the “Over 50 Cowbell Band,”Jo could be found singing and dancing to her favorite Jon BonJovi or Bonnie Raitt song pretending to be a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader while vacuuming and cleaning the house. Laughing was her forte, Dave always tried to make her laugh at least once every day, “it was pretty easy” he said, especially when she had a Grand Marnier. Jo will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

Jo’s survivors include her husband David of Lewis Center, Sara(Eric) Kager of NY, Jason Minderler of NY, Lindsey Minderler of Lewis Center, and Zachary Yasses of Lewis Center; Grandmother of Kendyl “ Bean”; Mother Linda Congelli of NY; sister of John (Angela) Congelli of NC, MaryKay (Daniel) Kirsch of NY and Edward (Debra) Congelli of NY. Jo was the beloved aunt and mentor to several nieces and nephews. Jo is also survived by her loving dog Sophie.

JoAnn was a Breast Cancer Survivor who spent years volunteering in various fundraising efforts.

A loving wife, and mother, she spent much of her time with her family at home and on vacations, traveling with them.

The Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St., Worthington. Interment will be on Wednesday November 24, 2010 in Lockport New York.

In leiu of flowers contributions may be made to JoAnn Yasses Benefit Fund, Worthington Christian Village, 165 Highbluffs Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235 in her name. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a story about Jo or to sign an online guestbook.