JoAnn Banich

Joe and family: JoAnn was one of my first friends when I came to St Mike's in second grade. We played on the same kickball team together and later, in high school, we had a one season of coaching kickball together which made it clear coaching was not to be a profession. Later, all those summers at the Marian pool playing euchre, running to the Mc Donald's on 16th Street to grab sodas and the annual summer luau's are memories I will never forget and treasure always. She was one of the most kind, thoughtful and cheerful people I have ever known. I am so sorry for your loss. Beatrice

I remember JoAnn from Holy Trinity and her friendly personality and ready smile. Rest in Peace, JoAnn. My heartfelt condolences to the Banich family for your loss. --Norma Stefanciosa

I met JoAnn at Holy Trinity, when both of us were regularly accompanying our parents to Mass. Her dad Joe and my dad Eddie were lifelong friends and members of the Holy Trinity Class of 1938, and our parents had taken several road trips together after they retired. JoAnn was a tremendous blessing to the Stergar family, because her attentiveness to her parents allowed four dear friends and other fellow classmates to see one another weekly. As her parents aged, she sent their Christmas cards for them in addition to sending her own, as she knew that tradition was important to them. She even made sure that her dad’s pockets were filled with candy on Sundays, and I benefited from that generosity many times! We talked a couple of times about the rich blessings that were being bestowed upon us as we served as our parents’ co-pilots, and we agreed that we wouldn’t trade that privilege for an easier path. Loved ones of JoAnn, the Stergar-Sheets family is saddened by the loss of a former Holy Trinity family member. May you be comforted by precious memories of your sister, aunt, and great-aunt as you celebrate her presence with the Lord. — Susan (Stergar) Sheets

Joe and Jeannie and family, I am sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy during this time and our continued friendship as time passes. May she rest in the peace which we desire for all of us. With love, Jim Watson

I’m so incredibly sorry to hear of JoAnn’s passing. I worked with her at Sagamore & we hit it off famously. Years & life took us different directions. I remember her beautiful smile & she was always laughing. Just an all around kind & fun person. May she rest in peace. I pray for all of you mourning the loss of JoAnn. Such a beautiful tribute. God bless. Joanna Brown