Joan A. Yokules, age 84, died peacefully in her home on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
She was born Sept. 14, 1938, in Cleveland, to the late Peter J. Scott and Vera M. Scott (nee Basco). She graduated from East High School, in Cleveland, in 1956 and then from St. Vincent Charity Hospital School of Nursing, and became a Registered Nurse at St. Vincent Charity Hospital and Geauga Community Hospital, where she retired after 40 years of nursing.
Joan married Anthony “Tim” Yokules on Dec. 29, 1960, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Euclid, with Nuptial Blessing in Ft. Benning, Ga
When she retired from nursing, Joan spent time with her husband at antique shows and vacationing in the Outer Banks with her family. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.
Joan was an active parishioner of St. Helen Church in Newbury Township.
Memories of Joan will be carried on by her loving family, including her two daughters, Sue Yokules, of Newbury, and Barb Bradley, of Batavia, Ohio; son, Tim (Cindy), of Burton; grandchildren, Erin (Donald) Wolf, Emma Yokules, Alex Yokules, Jake Bradley and Zach Yokules; and great-grandchildren, Carter and Sadie Wolf; brother Tom Scott, (Jackie); and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., at St. Helen Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury.
Contributions may be made in the memory of Joan to the Newbury Volunteer Fire Department; and Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 132, East Claridon, OH 44033.
Cremation by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
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