Obituaries

I was sorry to hear of your moms passing. I worked with her at Stone and Thomas for about 9 years. She was the sweetest person I knew. God be with all of you, her family.

Posted by Anonymous on January 6, 2025

I was sorry to hear of your moms passing. I worked with her at Stone and Thomas for about 9 years. She was the sweetest person I knew. God be with all of you, her family.

Posted by Anonymous on January 6, 2025

Sincere condolences Kelly, Mary, Jennifer and Pat. Your mom was always my to go to person when shopping at Elder-Beerman. She would always ask about my mom and the kids when I would see her in the story. May she rest in peace now with your dad. Her memories will live through all of you. Prayers of peace and comfort for all of you during the days ahead especially during the Christmas holiday.

Posted by Debbie Strewart on December 16, 2024

Keeping your family in our prayers during your time of sorrow.

Posted by Mike & Crystal Shea on December 16, 2024

"Joannie" was my dearest cousin. We started talking by phone a few years ago after meeting up again at a family reunion. She was the same height as my sister... both four feet ten inches tall (or short). We used to laugh about she and my sister claimed a quarter inch of altitude over the other. Before the Family Reunion, Joannie and I hadn't seen each other in more than sixty years. Afterwards, I'd call her every couple of weeks or so and we'd reminisce about our childhood, recalling distant relatives, and bragging about our children and grandchildren. Her daughter Mary (Saint Mary to Joannie and I) was fantastic about helping us stay in touch. When we said "goodbye" to each other, we always said "I love you." The last time I called Joannie, she was in the Emergency Room with Mary. We got to say hello and goodbye to each other and that was about it, but ended with our familiar "I love you." Little did I realize that it would be our last. Rest in peace my sweet Joannie. I love you.

Posted by Dr. Richard J. May on December 16, 2024

In the short time I knew Joan , she touched my heart and gave me so many good memories . She was the epitome of a true lady and an angel among us . There aren’t many like Joan . She was one in a million . She will be greatly missed by many I’m sure . It gives me comfort to know she will be with her Pat now, whom she loved so very much ❤️

Posted by Vicki Perris on December 13, 2024

You had become a very dear friend of mine. I’ll sure miss our talks, our laughs. Your smile lit up a room! You dearly loved your family!! You never wanted to miss out on anything!! Your jewels were your precious grandchildren! You were definitely blessed by a beautiful family! I know you absolutely ran to Pat , when you saw him…. You absolutely adored him!! That puts a smile on my face… I’m heartbroken losing you!! You were one in a million!!❤️❤️I’m forever blessed by your friendship!

Posted by Gwen Murray on December 12, 2024

My heart goes out to Kelly, Mary, Patrick and Jennifer and their loved ones. The world is filled with wonderful people, but none as special as Joan O'Mara. I met Joan in my early 20's and quickly realized she should be one of my role models for how I lived the rest of my life (although I've never achieved clone status). Joan was a true lady; always gracious, perfectly attired, kind and non-judgmental, focused and true to her values. In any room, she was noticed, probably first for her looks, but then for how she treated folks while never making it about Joan. In the James Patrick O'Mara family, she was whatever the situation called (whether unrelenting cheerleader or discreet diplomat) but always the quiet strength keeping it all together. She is missed.

Posted by Marsha Hudkins on December 12, 2024