Jo-Anne Stein Obituary (1935

Jo-Anne Stein of Clyde, Ohio died Friday, March 2, 2012. Jo was born March 5, 1935 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Thomas L. and Alice M. (Frisbee) Davis. She grew up in Mansfield, Ohio where she helped with the family grocery store and enjoyed playing GAA sports. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1953 and later graduated from Mansfield School of Nursing in 1957. Jo married Charles R. Stein on April 6, 1957 who preceded her in death in 1975. She was also preceded in death by her sister Esther McCellan of Mansfield, OH, daughter, Jill Schemmer, of Fremont, OH, daughter in law, Deborah Ann Stein of Norfolk, VA, and infant grandson, Lee Stein. She is survived by, sister Roberta Davis-Sporrer of Lexington, OH, son Kyle Stein of Norfolk, VA, and son and daughter in law Chuck Stein and Anne Shelley of Clyde, OH. She is survived by 9 grandchildren, Melissa Stein and Gregory Stein of Norfolk, VA, Peter (Jennifer) Stein of Reynoldsburg, OH, Katelyn Stein, Cincinnati, OH, Tommy Stein and Jill Stein of Clyde, OH, Karyn Schemmer of Columbus, OH, Laura (Jake) Stickney of Ashland, OH, A.J. Schemmer of Warsaw, IN, great grandson, Lucas Bailey, of Clyde, OH, James Stickney of Ashland, OH and great granddaughter Jillian Stickney of Ashland, OH, niece Chelle (Don) Donelson of Lexington, OH and Nephew Thomas (Deb) Bailey of Butler, OH. Jo was an avid sports fan and played semi-pro softball after she was out of high school. She and her sister Bert were involved in a bowling league in the Mansfield, OH for many years. Her life revolved around the activities of her family and extended family. She would create a simple song and nickname for her grandkids for every occasion. She enjoyed watching all sports and attended as many of her grandchildren's sporting and school events as possible. A private Celebration of Life will honor her memory at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Memorial Hospital, 430 S. Main St, Clyde, OH 43410.