Joanna Mae Fara obituary: Joanna Mae Fara's Obituary, Cincinnati
In Memory Of
Joanna Mae Fara
1937 - 2021
In Memory Of
Joanna Mae Fara
1937 - 2021
She is survived by her loving husband of 52-years, James; daughters Elizabeth (Beal) and Rebecca (Freimuth); son-in-law, Joseph; granddaughter, Rosetta; niece, Julia (Mayer); and nephew, Douglas Gorman.
Joanna earned a Bachelor's degree from Wittenberg University and her Masters from the Ohio State University. She taught physical education and science at Kettering Fairmont and Wyoming High Schools and was an award-winning girls' sports coach. After retiring from teaching, Joanna worked at Great Rivers Girl Scout Council in Cincinnati, Ohio, as an Adult Development Specialist for many years.
Joanna was well-known for offering folk dance and singing workshops through many Girl Scouting events. She attended Faith Lutheran Church in Wilmington, Ohio, served on church council, taught Sunday School, and enjoyed singing in the choir.
The family invites those who knew Joanna to join in a celebration of her life on Wednesday, September 15, from 10 to 11 am at Newcomer Funeral Home (7830 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231). Joanna will be interred at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Centerville, Ohio.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52-years, James; daughters Elizabeth (Beal) and Rebecca (Freimuth); son-in-law, Joseph; granddaughter, Rosetta; niece, Julia (Mayer); and nephew, Douglas Gorman.
Joanna earned a Bachelor's degree from Wittenberg University and her Masters from the Ohio State University. She taught physical education and science at Kettering Fairmont and Wyoming High Schools and was an award-winning girls' sports coach. After retiring from teaching, Joanna worked at Great Rivers Girl Scout Council in Cincinnati, Ohio, as an Adult Development Specialist for many years.
Joanna was well-known for offering folk dance and singing workshops through many Girl Scouting events. She attended Faith Lutheran Church in Wilmington, Ohio, served on church council, taught Sunday School, and enjoyed singing in the choir.
The family invites those who knew Joanna to join in a celebration of her life on Wednesday, September 15, from 10 to 11 am at Newcomer Funeral Home (7830 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231). Joanna will be interred at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Centerville, Ohio.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Newcomer - Northwest Chapel
7830 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Directions & Map
Service
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 11:00am
Newcomer - Northwest Chapel
7830 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Directions & Map
Northwest Chapel ((513) 522-6100) is assisting the family
Northwest Chapel ((513) 522-6100) is assisting the family