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“To all Jo's daughters: Please accept Tim's and my sincere condolences. Jo was a part of our family as much as Russ and Aunt Leora. We looked...Read More »
1 of 13 | Posted by: Nell Simpson - Meadville, PA

“I am truly sorry for you loss. Please remember that she is no longer in pain, and is with God and your dad. She was a fantastic woman and I will...Read More »
2 of 13 | Posted by: Beth Congrove - Raleigh, NC

“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.Joe will be missed by all who's life she touched. ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Lori Smith - Elyria , OH - cousin

“I only met Jo once but loved her and considered her part of my family for many years. Jo, her late husband, and her daughters became extended family...Read More »
4 of 13 | Posted by: Sue Miller - Chattanooga, TN

“Annette and family- My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you endure this hard time. I pray you keep close to God as he is carrying you though. ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: April Foster - Grafton, OH

“Annette and family, Thinking of you and keeping you close in thought and prayer. Stacy Brandenburg ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Stacy

“Annette, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Gloria ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Gloria R. Thomas - OH

“Rachel~ we are keeping you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Laura Stamler & Family - Hinckley, OH

“We are so very sorry for the passing of Jo. She went through so much the last year, now the pain is gone an she is another rose in God's garden. ...Read More »
9 of 13 | Posted by: Judi Nemeti - St. Claisville, OH

“To Annette and Family: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Joylene. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. ...Read More »
10 of 13 | Posted by: Carla Molnar - Elyria, OH

“Prayer for the family for strength and peace during this time. With love and hugs, Chris and Robin ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Chris and Robin Braun - OH

“Grandmas Are Angels By: Krista D. Espinoza We hear a lot of things about angels like what they look like and what or who they are, but some...Read More »
12 of 13 | Posted by: Jessica Pardee - Grafton, OH

“We met Jo about 14 years ago at Seneca Lake and have shared many many good times together at the lake. God has called home a wonderful lady one that...Read More »
13 of 13 | Posted by: Bonnie Rummer - WV - friend


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Joylene Lovell, (nee Smith), age 77, passed away peacefully at her home in North Ridgeville on August 27, 2012, following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Sugartown, Louisiana on December 5, 1934, and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for most of her life.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in North Ridgeville and volunteered her time to both the church and school.
Joylene enjoyed the outdoors, and loved fishing, camping and spending time in her garden. She was also fond of oil painting, sewing and spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters Terri Tomazic of Elyria, Darlene (Robert) Pardee of Grafton, Annette (Claude) Marsaw of Grafton and Linda (Anthony) Phillips of Elyria; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister Laura Hollyfield of Lake Charles, LA; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Russell S. Lovell; parents Horace and Vera (nee Moses) Smith; brother James Smith; sisters Juanita Simmons, Opal Wornell, Pauline Hyatt and Mabel Harvey; son-in-law Raymond Tomazic.
Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 PM in the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville. A prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home followed by 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 35777 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville. Rev. Bob Franco will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery.