JoAnn M. Kornbau 1930-2020

JoAnn was born in Lisbon Feb. 25, 1930, a daughter of the late Louis and Helen Cox Hart.

She was a graduate of David Anderson High School, Kent State University and did post-graduate study at Youngstown State. JoAnn taught elementary school at Wellsville for 23 years. She was a member of Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church, where she served as church treasurer, vice president of the Women’s Association and taught Sunday school.

JoAnn enjoyed traveling, especially her trips to Disney World. She also enjoyed attending numerous academic and athletic events of her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Kenneth (Barbara) Kornbau of Wellsville and David (Anita) Kornbau of Washingtonville; daughter Jeanne (Wilbur) Waggoner of Fort Atkinson, Wis.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Eric) Sevenich, Katie Mayes, Jason (Jaime) Waggoner, Andrew (Kassandra) Kornbau, Kyle (Kathryn) Kornbau, Jill (Matt) Mallin, Autumn (Corey) Woods and Kristina (Joe) DeMaria; and 18 great-grandchildren.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil C. Kornbau.

In compliance with Ohio state regulations with concerns of the COVID-19 virus, a private family service will be held at the Dawson Funeral Home. We encourage you to reach out to the family electronically at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com, where condolences can be sent.

A celebration of JoAnn’s life will be scheduled at a later date so family and friends can share the many happy moments of her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed in JoAnn’s name to Kent State University Alumni Association, 350 S. Lincoln St., Kent, OH 44242 or Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., Columbiana, OH 44408.

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