JoAnn E. Naish

JoAnn E. Naish’s journey through life was completed on Friday May 2, 2025. She was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior.

JoAnn was born in Lockport, the daughter of the late Ethel J. (Chaffee) Naish and Joseph C. Naish. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Jon Naish, grandsons Joshua Hewitt and Murray Mills.

She is survived by her beloved daughter Tara Mills (Charles) Hewitt; granddaughters Amber R. Hewitt, Ashley M. (Fiancé Aidan) Hewitt of North Tonawanda; brother Joseph (Cheryl) Naish; nephews Brian J. (Brandie) Naish, Jeffrey C. Naish, Jon (Alicia) Naish, Austin Naish; niece Brandi (James) Connelly; dear cousin Andrea (Coochie) Pedley; very dear friends Martine Voss, Melissa McGregor, Dan Green, Roger, Linda Stinson and loving family at the Light of Victory Church.

JoAnn spent her working years at various nursing homes. She totally enjoyed the housekeeping and activities areas, as she could enjoy the company of those who lived there. Her passion was enjoying and helping the elderly. After having hip surgery, she became disabled. She still was committed to enjoying and helping them in her community. She moved to the Albion area in 2019 and formed a deep relationship with her Savior Jesus Christ. Being very compassionate for the Lord, JoAnn attended the Light of Victory Church in Albion. She loved cleaning the Lord’s house, hospitality, communion, greeting fellow worshipers, and learning more about the Lord. Her house was a refuge for birds, stray cats and squirrels. She loved God’s flowers and had a gift of growing beautiful plants. Her yard was Heaven on earth and a virtual hummingbird paradise.

Her Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date and will be held at the Light of Victory Church, 47 Brown St., Albion NY 14411. Memorials to honor JoAnn’s life can be made to the Church, and/or do what Jo would do----Raise you arms to the sky and yell Halleluiah Praise the Lord and Savior Jesus! Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cooper Funeral Home, Medina.

To share a memory of JoAnn, visit www.cooperfuneralhome.com.