Joann “Jo’” Goedel
Joann “Jo” Goedel, 80, of Williamstown joined her heavenly family and faithful dog, Mindy, on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 12:45pm.
Preceded in death by mother Dorothy (Uhl) Lewis, her close Aunts Nell (Uhl) Carpenter and Martha Uhl. Survived by cousins, Jane Carpenter of Beverly, Missy (Tim) Reed and Debbie Weihl of Waterford.
Joann never married but dedicated her life to helping her family and friends. Her simple outlook on life is what made Joann so loved by many. Her favorite activities were making latchhook rugs, collecting dolls and making Jell-O cake for the Williamstown Fire Department.
She lived the last 7 years at Harmar Place on the Haven Unit. Joann was known as a strong-minded person but loved to laugh. She often referred to some of the employees as her neighbors. The generosity and love the Haven staff provided Joann is above and beyond what the family could have expected. A special thank you to each.
In lieu of flowers, Joann would prefer donations be made in her honor to the Haven Unit at Harmar Place for their excellent care.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday (Ma y 8) at 11:00am in Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.mslfuneralhome.com.