Joanne Rita (Boyle) Bell

Joanne R. Bell, 82, of Bridgeport, OH died April 18, 2018 at Forrest Hills Retirement Community.  She was born September 4, 1935, in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Edward and Anna Marie (Upperman) Boyle.  She was a retired caregiver and a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bridgeport.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Margaret Boyle, sister, Mary Boyle, and son-in-law, Gino Reynolds.  Joanne is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John “Jack” Bell; children, John (Catherine) Bell of Canal Fulton, OH , Margaret “Peggy” Reynolds of Martins Ferry, OH Adrienne (Ken) Ewan of Bellaire, OH; grandchildren, Michelle (Adam) Walton, Kim (Jed) Woods, Julia Bell, Brianna (Eric) Curry, Mackenzie Ewan; and 5 great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received Friday, April 20, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Bridgeport, OH 43912.  Rosary service will be held at 2pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 21 at 10am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church  with Fr. John Mucha serving as celebrant.  Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bellaire, OH.  To offer online condolences visit wilsonfuneralhomes.com.

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