Joanne E. Kraft, 89, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 6, 2026. She was born June 13, 1937, in Ashtabula, OH, to the late Horace and Irene (nee Wood) Kraft.
She married the love of her life, Harry, and they wed August 4, 1956. They raised their children in Garrettsville, where she worked as a secretary to the principal for James A. Garfield High School, and was proud to have never called off sick in over 20 years with the school before retirement. Joanne loved her church, the Garrettsville United Methodist Church, and was a proud member for many years. She showed her giving nature by using her love of knitting to make afghans for family members, as well as knitting hats and blankets for the preemie babies born at Akron General Hospital. Joanne enjoyed watching all Cleveland sports and was known for her passion about her political views. She gave love and friendship to everyone she met, especially her family.
Joanne will forever be missed by her children, Kenneth (Doreen) Kraft, Darryl (Hui) Kraft, and Carrie (Mike Pesicek) Kraft; grandchildren, Bane (Traci), Raeanne, Dustin (Ashley), Darren, Nathan (Lakin), Molnar, and Matthew; great grandchildren, Landon, Alaina, Vance, Brenna, Allison, Ian, Mercedes, Brandon, Ainsley, Adam, Kannon, and Earlena “Bonnie”; great great grandchild, Isaiah, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry G. Kraft, and her 4 brothers.
Please join the family for a memorial visitation Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A memorial service will begin at 5:00 p.m., with Pastor Sandra Dennis officiating. Joanne will be buried at a later date in Park Cemetery, where she will be lovingly laid to rest with Harry.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the caregivers and staff of the Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center, as well as Remembrance Hospice; both gave such care and love to Joanne and her family during this difficult process.
