Joanne Watts

Joanne Watts passed away February 18, 2017 after a prolonged illness.

Born in Akron, Joanne had lived in Tallmadge for most of her life.  She retired in 1997 from Norton/St. Gobain Company with 21 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Miller.

Joanne is survived by her husband, Edward; daughter, Debra (Dan) Yung of Macedonia; sons, David (Angie) Rogers of Tallmadge, Steven Rogers, M.D. of Pittsburgh, Todd Rogers of California, and Andy (RaeAnn) Watts of Green; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren who were the brightest light in her life.  Special nephews, Don (Celeste) Miller and Brad (Kelly) Miller, special niece, Michelle Renee.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday following the visitation at the funeral home with Rev. Bob Denton officiating.

Interment will be held at Tallmadge Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, P.O. Box 547, Akron, OH 44309.