Joanne Mary McDaniel, 82, of Leesburg, Ohio (Fayette County) died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 2:35 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe where she had been a patient since July 7.
Joanne was born December 23, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph Theodore and Edna Mary Horning Kerstulja. She was a graduate of St. Hubert’s High School in Philadelphia. She moved to Fayette County 35 years ago from Mount Sterling, Ohio.
She formerly had been a member at St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church where she taught CCD Catechism classes. She later attended St. Benignus Catholic Church in Greenfield.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents and a sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Robert Hasson.
She is survived by her husband, Jackson L. McDaniel whom she married October 7, 1961; two sons and daughters-in-law, David L. and Patty McDaniel of Centerville and Joseph L. and Paula McDaniel of San Antonia, TX and six grandchildren.
To honor her wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation or service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com
She left this world on her own terms and just like she lived holding my hand until the end
So sorry to hear of the passing of your wife.
Weare so sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. We will always remember her kindness and fast friendship with Hazel during her stay at St. Catherine’s.
Jack I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your precious wife. I know she was the love of your life.. Joanne was always so kind and considerate; a very special lady to everyone who knew her!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love, Sharon