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O. Sabbagh Obituary
O. Joanne Sabbagh, 96, of Fostoria, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Fostoria. She was born in Cleveland Sept. 28, 1928, to Harry and Lenore (Wheland) Sprout. She married Austin T. Drake, who passed away in 1975. She married Richard Sabbagh at First Presbyterian Church in Fostoria and he passed away Dec. 29, 2002 .
Surviving is daughter, Susan Gilbert of Columbus; two granddaughters, Amy (Dave) Stultz of Fostoria and Anne Staley of Columbus; stepdaughter, Annette McGrath; great-grandchildren, Abigail (Zackery) Spanbauer of Germany, Alexandra and Dylan Stultz of Fostoria and Amelia Staley of Columbus; stepgrandchildren, Kathy (Ang) Tucker and Jessica (Travis) Peterson; great-great-granddaughter, Audra Stultz.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; companion,
Jim Reinhart; and stepgrandson, Nicholas Sabbagh.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, serving as Elder, Deacon & former Director of Christian Education. She was a 50-year member of Fostoria Chapter #94 Order of Eastern Star, where she served as organist for a number of years. The Business and Professional Women's Club named her "Women of the Year" in 1996. She was active in "Feed My Kids "summer child feeding program at First Presbyterian Church. Joanne was also the former Fostoria Council of Christian Education secretary for many years. A 1946 graduated Fostoria High School, she worked as executive secretary to five superintendents of Fostoria City Schools from 1957 until her retirement in 1993. Joanne is remembered for always putting her family and community before anything else.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, with Pastor Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial will be at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, with an Eastern Star memorial service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the family towards a scholarship in Joanne's name for Fostoria City School students.
Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hffh.net
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Joan Ashcraft
November 1, 2024
My deepest sympathy.
Sally Elsea
October 6, 2024
Joanne was such a special person. My sympathy and prayers go out to her family.
She will always have a special place in my heart.
Sally Elsea ( Akron )
Patsy Haddix
October 6, 2024
Joanne was a lovely woman. She was caring and sweet. I first met her as the superintendent´s assistant where she was totally in charge. This petite figure provided information and a calm assurance. She was wonderful at her job.
I later knew her as my neighbor for a while when she married Richard Sabbagh. We cooked together and dined at various places in Toledo. It was fun.
Joanne always had a smile for everyone. I will remember her as the lovely soul that she was.
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