Jo Ann Mildred Ockuly (nee: Sadler)

May 23, 1951 - January 8, 2021

Jo Ann Mildred Ockuly (nee: Sadler), 69, of Willoughby, passed away January 8, 2021, at home with her family by her side. She was born May 23, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland to the late Robert and Mae Sadler. Jo Ann served in the Air Force at Grand Forks, North Dakota, from 1970-1974. After her tour of duty, Jo Ann worked at several car dealerships, including Dowd Oldsmobile. Between these jobs Jo Ann had several interesting stories. Jo Ann is survived by her husband William “Patrick” Ockuly; brothers, Robert (Nancy) Sadler and Dan (Judi) Sadler; she is also survived by Pat’s loving family, Nancy (David) Oberrath, Dan (Odie) Ockuly, Tim (Patti) Ockuly, Debbie (Jerry) Rakar, Donna (Jim) Blasé and Jim (Rachel) Ockuly. Preceding Jo Ann in death are her brother, David Sadler; sister and brother-in-law, Sue (Louis) DiCiuccio and her parents, Robert and Mae Sadler. The family will receive friends from 9:00-9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor, Ohio 44060. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the church. Burial to follow in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland in the Veteran’s Section. This is to honor her birthday. Jo Ann and Pat wish to thank the V.A., Home Instead and care givers Dee and Cheri. It was my honor and privilege to take care of my wife when she was bed bound by a stroke in 2016. Rest in peace Jo Ann. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com.