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(Newmarker) of Bath passed away on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was 68 years old. The daughter of the late Howard and Mary Ann Newmarker, Joan was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 3rd, 1953. After graduating from Brush High School in 1971, Joan went on to study physical therapy at Kent State. Her career as a physical therapist reflected her deeply caring heart and desire to help others. Joan met her husband Rich, the love of her life, in a chemistry class at Kent State. During their 39 years of marriage, Rich and Joan were an unbeatable pair, who showed everyone what true partnership and lifelong devotion looked like. Joan and Rich were happiest in their beautiful home, tending to their thriving gardens and cooking delicious meals together. Joan created a warm and welcoming home for all who entered. In addition to gardening, she enjoyed quilting, reading, spending time with her pets, and volunteering in the community. To her daughters, Elizabeth and Kathleen, Joan was a cherished mother and steadfast supporter. She gave Liz and Kat the best childhood two girls could ever ask for, full of love, snuggles, and encouragement. Once her daughters reached adulthood, Joan loved visiting them in their respective homes of Boston and Nashville. The greatest joy in her life was becoming a grandmother to June in 2021. Joan instilled a sense of fierce determination and strength in both of her daughters, and they are proud to carry on her legacy. Joan faced an unfathomable amount of adversity in her life, and yet shouldered it with a strength and grace that belied her small frame. Her family was, and is, in constant awe of her resilience. Joan is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth (David Lerner) and Kathleen (Colin Campbell), her granddaughter, June Campbell, her sister, Judy Winnegar, her brother, David Newmarker, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends and loved ones. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 AM on Monday May 9, 2022 with a Mass at St. Victor Catholic Church 3435 Everett Rd. Richfield, Ohio 44286 with Fr. Allen Corrigan officiating. Family and friends may visit from 9-11 AM prior to the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joan's honor to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank or the Summa Foundation. To Share a Memory, Send a Condolence, or Light a Candle visit the Tribute Wall at www.billowfuneralhomes.com (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) https://obits.cleveland.com/us/obituaries/cleveland/name/joan-marsh-obituary?id=34641436
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Lynne Garvey (Hodge)
Joan was a very dear & treasured BHS friend - we often walked to school together and shared many,many of our teen-age stories together. It was a bit of a trek from the intersection at Anderson & Richmond to Brush! We stayed in touch for quite some time after '71. I did know that she had been in an awful car accident that she miraculously survived. Her obit reflects a loving woman full of sunshine. Which is how I remember Joan. I had tried to reach out to see if she was going to make the reunion, but did not receive a reply. I did receive Chritmas cards in recent years. How wonderful that she was able to enjoy her grand-daughter, June - what a perfect name reflecting a loving Grandma.
Joan - thank you for the walks & talks - you on several occasions witnessed some of the out of balance chaos in my home & yet still remained a loyal friend.
May your family know -as clearly they do - that their lives were touched by an Angel.
Yes, Joan was and is a friend. I am honored to have been so.
Sending more love & sunshine, sweet Joan.
Thomas Stuber
(From Sue Weiss Stuber) Joannie was my across the street neighbor and friend on Lynd Ave. We spent most of your elementary years playing for hours. We raced home to see which one of us would get to walk the neighbor's baby around the block. I occasionally got a ride to school in her family's light blue t-bird. I recall oreos for breakfast. We spend may mornings walking to school and home for lunch...back to school and home again. I remember her love of horses. I was honored to accompany her on the piano for one of her violin solos at a junior high solo and ensembled contest. We lost touch after college but my parents kept contact with her parents.
To her husband Rich, daughters and grand-daughter, our sincere sympathies on the loss of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. To David and Judy...so sorry for the loss of your most loved sister. To neices and nephews and other family and friends our thoughts are with you. For all, may wonderful memories be the tie that binds.
Sue and Tom Stubeer
Dale Schneider
I remember Joan in orchestra. We both played violin,although later I did switch to cello. Joan was always very nice. Rip Joan.