JoAnna (Jo) Ross, 58, passed away at home on Saturday March 2, 2024, in the presence of her loving family and beloved dog, following an unexpected cardiac event a few days earlier.
JoAnn was the daughter of Pauline Steinmeyer and stepdaughter of the late Charles Steinmeyer. She was a graduate of Eisenhower High School and attended Jamestown Business College. She built her career in sales starting in newspaper advertising at the Meadville Tribune. From there she worked as an account executive at several newspapers across the country including the Las Vegas Review-Journal (NV), the Manassas News & Messenger (VA) where she won the salesperson of the year award for the Northern Annual Virginia Region, and the York Dailey Record (PA).
JoAnn went on to work in digital media advertising at Auto Trader before becoming interested in real estate sales. JoAnn then went on to complete the specialized education, credentialing, and licensing required to become a licensed real estate agent. She initially worked for Keller-Williams Real Estate Agency before returning to Warren, where she worked for Berkshire Hathaway Regional Real Estate Agency, as a licensed real estate agent until her unexpected death.
All during her life she was an avid outdoors enthusiast and enjoyed four- wheeling, biking, kayaking, hiking, and bicycling and made many friends along her path in life.
She is survived by her mother, Pauline Steinmeyer; her brother, Timothy Goerlich and wife Sharon of Palm Coast, FL; her sister, Jeannie Cole of Home, PA, stepbrother, Randall Steinmeyer of Dana Point, CA, Freya Wilkes of Aliso Viejo, CA, and her beloved black golden doodle, Grace.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her stepfather, Charles Steinmeyer, her brother, John Goerlich, and her brother-in-law, Robert Cole.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park. A Celebration of JoAnna’s life will be announced and held at a later date. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
I’m so deeply saddened by the loss of Jo.
Praying for her family and friends at this difficult time.
Very shocking. So many wonderful memories just don’t seem to be enough. Her little body touched so many people and left huge impressions for them to forever cherish. Her Beautiful smile, gigantic heart and never ending soul, happiness, laughter and that amazing work ethic will be gifts that will be shared and inspiring in her memories and absence for many years by many people.
She was born and lived to forever be special…
Overwhelmingly missed.❤
Forever loved…
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So sorry for your loss. Jo was such a sweet soul. Her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo was such a kind, generous, and beautiful person. One of my good friends in high school. Prayers for her family and friends.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing . She will be missed.
Shocked to hear of Jo’s passing. So sorry the world lost such a beautiful person inside and out! May she Rest in Peace!!
Jo was such a beautiful and kind soul. My thoughts are with all those who loved her, including her beloved doodle.
Thinking of you in this very difficult time. I’m so sincerely sorry for your loss
Pauline and family, I’m so heartbroken to hear of Jo’s passing. She was such a kind and caring person. So many memories of when we were both going through rough times and she moved in with me and my girls down on Pymatuning Lake. Her support was such a blessing back then. Heaven has gained a very special angel. My prayers and hugs to your family.
Prayers to her family and friends. Rest in peace.
So sad. Hugs to the family. I will always remember what she said to me when we visited in Meadville. She was so sweet. Going to miss her.
I was so sorry to see the notice of Jo’s passing. Know that I am thinking of Pauline and her family.
I have no words, as I am still in shock of hearing this news but I just want to send love from me and my mom to Jo’s family and friends. My mom was Jo’s boss at News and Messenger and through their friendship, I also became friends with Jo. There are not enough words to express the love both my mom and I have for Jo. She was a bright life in our life and gave both of us so much love, kindness, and a special friendship. Jo…you will be missed beyond what we can express…I wish I could give you the biggest hug…you have taken a piece of my heart with you. Mom and I love you and you will forever be in our hearts ❤️.
I am sorry to hear of such an early loss to our family. She was a beautiful little girl that visited the Goerlich family in Bethlehem so many years ago. Pauline, how very sad for you to lose another child. Please accept my condolences.