Joann J. Grimm
Joann J. Grimm, 90, of Carmichaels, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021, in the J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. She was born March 24, 1931, in Fairdale (Carmichaels), a daughter of the late Loraine E. and Louise Estle Jensen.
Mrs. Grimm was a graduate of Cumberland Township High School and resided in Cumberland Township all of her life. She was a member of the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church in Carmichaels, where she was a former choir member, a member of the Women in the Church and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Grimm also assisted with the church’s vacation Bible school.
On June 25, 1949, she married Don S. Grimm, who died September 14, 2005. She assisted her husband, Don, in supporting the Carmichaels and Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Company. Mrs. Grimm had worked at Honsaker’s Clover Farm in Carmichaels earlier in her life. She and her husband, Don, enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Grimm enjoyed sitting on her front porch in later years, where she was able to visit with her friends and neighbors.
Surviving are a son, Robert Craig Grimm (Cynthia), with whom she made her home; five grandchildren, David S. Grimm Jr. (Angela), Angela L. Groves (Scott), Tiffany J. Flavin (Mark), Ashley M. Benchek (Andy) and Hillary A. Grimm (James); 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul Jensen (Joyce) of Washington, and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son and his wife, David S. Grimm Sr. and Deborah J. (Barron) Grimm; and a great-granddaughter, Cecilia Benchek.
Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7:30 p.m.. Sunday, June 6, in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, 724-966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, Funeral Director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, in the funeral home, with the Rev. P. Keith Larson officiating. Interment in Greene County Memorial Park will be private.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 363, Carmichaels, PA 15320. For additional information and to sign the guest book, please visit www.YoskovichFH.com.