Jean A. Joyce

Jean A. Joyce, 90, of Concord Twp., died March 5, 2025 at Vista Springs Quail Highlands in Concord Twp. Jean was born on October 26, 1934, to Howard and Marie Bobbitt, in Xenia, OH, in the middle of the Great Depression. She was the second of eight children and often shared many fond memories of growing up on the farm, and the joyful (and sometimes mischievous!) times she had with her siblings. Mom was raised lovingly in a family that lived by three basic tenants: the practicing of a loving Christian faith, the importance of being of service to others, and to pursue knowledge and learning throughout life and to never be afraid of a little hard work! Mom married Dr. Bruce F. Andreas in 1952 and graduated from Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1955, her first job being an OB/GYN nurse (hence her love for baby dolls!). When her husband received the position of pathologist at Geauga Hospital, they moved up to Chardon and raised their family, spending the summers in the cottage on Headlands Beach. Mom loved the beach, and spent hours walking the shores, collecting periwinkles and beach glass, and marveling at the wildflowers and wildlife that was so abundant. She instilled in her children a great love of nature. In 1970, the family moved permanently to the Headlands house, and she loved to have a houseful of people with whom she could dote on with her hospitality (and great cooking!). When the children got older, she returned to nursing as an industrial nurse for Towmotor (she loved taking care of her “guys on the line”), and then at Inn Madison Health Care. She also volunteered for the Red Cross, Glenbeigh, and the WWJSL. In 1995, Mom married again to Mr. Allen Joyce, and loved his family as well. They spent many happy years being “snowbirds”, living half of the year here, and then 6 months in Florida, where they enjoyed the warmer weather, antiquing, boating, and the friendship of their neighbors. As they were in the Mentor area, they were highly active in the Baptist church there as well, being faithful and contributing members of the church. After Allen’s passing in 2012, mom spent the remainder of her years in the Mentor area, her last years in assisted living. She dedicated her life to caring for others, and the spiritual gifts that she bestowed onto her family were beyond measure. No one ever left our mother’s presence without knowing that they were loved, appreciated, and respected. The family would also like to thank the staff of Vista Spring and the Hospice of the Western Reserve for the compassionate care they gave to her during her transition to her well-deserved peace and her everlasting life with the Lord. Survivors include her children, Karen (Anthony) Podojil, Frederick (Beverly Austin) Andreas, and Patricia (Robert) Matsumoto; grandchildren, Bryan (Rachel) Podojil, Andrew Podojil, Christopher Podojil, Bruce Andreas, Kristin (Theresa Geiger) Driver and Joshua Driver; great grandchildren, Noah and Caleb; and her sister, Deborah (Keith) Achor. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Carolynne Bobbitt; many cherished nieces and nephews; and her stepdaughters Michele (Steve) Brewer, Cynthia (James) Cardinal, Sue Holmes, Dolly (Robert) Schaefer, and Andrea (Dave) Tolson Sweeney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen E. Joyce; son, Jonathan “Jon” Andreas; parents, Howard and Marie Bobbitt; sisters, Barbara (Marion) Hook and Lois (David) Hall and her brothers, James, David, Donald and Lee Bobbitt. A funeral service to honor Jean’s life will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mentor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a charity of one’s choice. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Jean A. Joyce

October 26, 1934 - March 5, 2025