Jo Ann Troyer, 78, of Wooster died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Wooster Community Hospital.
She was born July 18, 1943 in Cadiz to Victor and Martha Hicks Hite. On June 3, 1960, she married Dean Troyer. He survives.
Jo Ann was a member of the Dalton Church of Christ and she and Dean had been missionaries in Botswana Africa for 3 years. She had been a bus driver for Ida Sue School for over 24 years. Jo Ann enjoyed sewing, crocheting, canning, crafts and spending time with her family. She had a very generous heart and was loved by all who knew her.
Along with her husband of over 61 years, Jo Ann is survived by her children Jeffrey (Cheryl) Troyer of Millersburg, Beth (late Raymond Jr.) Weaver of Wooster and Edward Troyer of Wooster; precious to them are their grandchildren Emery Weaver of Cincinnati, Raymond Weaver III of Columbus, David (Lisa) Weaver of Mineral City, Sheena (Robby) Roth of Strasburg, Tamra (Brent) Muller of Wooster, Danielle (David) Knapp of Wooster, Amy (Aaron) Hale of Galena and Jasmine (Ian) Summers of Blacklick. The blessing of a growing family continue with 18 sweet great-grandchildren.
Jo Ann dearly loved her siblings; sisters Lucille (late Jessie) Slentz of Cambridge and Verna (late Flavil) Miller of Cambridge; brother Jim (Mary Lou) Hite of Alliance. She was blessed to have close relationships with an abundance of nieces and nephews and their children.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Victor and David Hite and a sister Betty Brown.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Oaks officiating. Interment will follow in Wooster Cemetery.
Friends will be received on Sunday from 4:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Contributions may be directed to Habitat for Humanity in Wayne County, 2700 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Memorial Contributions
Contributions may be directed to Habitat for Humanity in Wayne County, 2700 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Service
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home
Visitation
Friends will be received on Sunday from 4:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home.
May you Rest In Peace this lovely lady is now in heaven. Karl and Mary
She was a beautiful soul. Heaven gain another angel to watch over her family. My sincere condolences.
To: Dean and family….Sorry to hear of JoAnn’s passing …. Doug Moffit.
We are so saddened to hear of JoAnn’s passing. We will always remember her smile and her soft and gentle way of treating other people. She was a blessing to us when we lived and worshipped with you all in Wooster. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending thoughts and prayers! Jo Ann was such a wonderful woman
I am sad to hear of your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of our times visiting your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you all! I love you.
I am truly sorry for your loss. JoAnn was a precious friend and I am thankful to God for sending such a loving and godly friend into my life. Her devout life is shining in each of you.
I am sorry that lose love JoAnn will be watch by angel be with Lord.
I am very sorry lost loved JoAnn will be heaven we love her so much always smile
Jo Ann was a faithful employee who shared love and kindness with our children and adults in our program. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to you all ( Br Dean, Jeff, Beth and Eddie and families. May our mother’s soul rest in perfect peace and family be comforted by our Saviour above. Bakanuki Nfila, Church of Christ, Gaborone, Botswana
We are so sad to hear of JoAnn’s passing. We have fond memories of our “double dates” with Dean and JoAnn. She was very special and I know Dean and her family will miss her every day. Our prayer is for your comfort, knowing she is in her heavenly home. Love, Jim and Ruth Oswald
Dear Troyers…Dean, Eddie, Beth: Judy and I love you all, and celebrate your mom/wife’s victory in Christ, and we mourn with you at this time of temporary separation. If we were there we would hug necks. We send you our love together with the saints in Botswana.
JoAnn was such a lovely person. We worked together at Nick Amster Workshop. She was a bus driver. I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone. She will be missed by many. Take comfort in knowing she is in Heaven. May she rest in peace.