Joyce “Dolly” Ann Conn

Oct. 23, 1943 — Oct.30, 2021 (age 78)

AUSTINTOWN — Joyce A. Conn, 78, passed away Saturday (Oct. 30) surrounded by her family at St. Elizabeth's in Youngstown.

Affectionally known as "Dolly," she was born in Yukon, Pa., the daughter of Jesse and Anna (Rings) VanDyke.

Dolly was a member of Smith Corners United Methodist Church.

She was a member of Austintown Homemakers from 1974-2021, Austintown Senior Center and Smith Corners Ladies' Circle.

She enjoyed crafting, sewing, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Dolly was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver F. Conn, who passed away nine months ago on Feb. 3.

In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her siblings Jesse VanDyke Jr., Sally Leskosek and Linda Comkowycz.

Dolly leaves to cherish her memory her children Larry (Christy) Conn, Joann (John) Griffiths and Donna (Mark) Duval; her grandchildren Kayla (Brian) Cook, Sami (Justin) Willard, Heather (Steve) Freeman, Bryan Griffiths, Sean Griffiths, Mitchel Duval, Nathaniel Duval, Andrew Duval, Ethan Duval and Maegan Duval; her great-grandsons Mason Dezarn, Owen Dezarn and Jaxton Freeman; and her siblings Ethel Costa, Donna Paulisick, Donald VanDyke and Eva Sherrill.

Her family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday (Nov. 3) from noon to 1 p.m. at Smith Corners United Methodist, with a service beginning at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made, in Joyce's name to Smith Corners United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 3000 S Canfield Niles Road, Youngstown Ohio 44515.

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This story was originally published October 31, 2021 at 5:26 PM with the headline "Joyce “Dolly” Ann Conn."