She was born September 7, 1948 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Szymanski.
She attended ARC Day Hab, where she made numerous Friends including loving Aides. Joann loved to spend her spare time at the lake with family and friends. She enjoyed watching television with her favorite shows including I Love Lucy, Waltons, Little House on The Prairie and other older tv programs on TMC. She will be sadly missed as she touched so many hearts.
She is preceded in death by her parents, aunt Rose Bachulak and several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by two sisters, Jeanette “Sam” Szymanski and Theresa Szymanski, both of Batavia. Nephew, Christopher (Jackie) Downs. Also survived by aunts and several cousins.
Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Friday (August 2nd) from 4-7pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, where a funeral service will be Saturday at 10am. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elba Day Hab, C/O ARC of Genesee Orleans, 64 Walnut St., Batavia, NY 14020. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUENRAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
