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Joanne Eva (Bahnsen) Esposito, 87, residing in Sandusky, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday evening, December 16, 2020.
Joanne was born on August 13, 1933 in Sandusky, OH to the late Harry F. and Caroline (Zielske) Bahnsen.
Joanne was a cashier at the former Food Town for 13 years. She was a born again Christian and member of Eagle's Nest Church. Joanne was very creative and enjoyed making Halloween costumes for her family. She enjoyed writing poetry, and even had some of her poems published. She loved going to Cedar Point with her children and grandchildren. Joanne loved her family, and was the type of mom who made you want to be a better person; she was a true example of unconditional love.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Joseph Esposito, whom she married on January 14, 1950. She is also survived by her sons, Mark (Linda) Esposito of Sandusky and Carl (Debbie) Hall of CO; daughters, Linda (Joe) Lane of Castalia, Vicki (Dennis) Bird of Sandusky, Tammy Esposito of Sandusky and Gina (Tony) Reino of Gibsonburg; 20 grandchildren, Joseph III, Rodd, Christa, Tony, Nick, Alyssa, Stephanie, Dennis Jr., Brett, Ross, Crystal, Randy, Brandi, Ian, Meranda, Constance, Kristen, Natalie, Joshua and Sarah; 30 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her sons, Salvatore "Sam" Esposito and Larry Esposito; great-granddaughter, Natasha; and her siblings, she was the last of 9.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 11:00 am at Groff Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Pastor Darrell Gant of Eagle's Nest Church will officiate. Please practice social distancing guidelines, masks are required.
Those wishing to contribute to Joanne's memory may do so to Eagle's Nest Church, 2126 Pipe St., Sandusky, OH 44870 or to one's favorite charity.
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