Joanne Martin

Joanne Martin died February 12, 2025 at the age of 84.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Joanne lived in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School in 1958. She attended the University of Akron taking evening classes and receiving an associate degree in 1968.

Joanne was employed at the former General Tire and Rubber Company from 1958-1961 and at Ohio Edison Company for 28 years where she was assistant corporate secretary and the only woman officer of that company from 1972 until she left the company in 1989.

She lived in the Northampton section of Cuyahoga Falls for 18 years before moving to Stark County in 1990. She owed the former Martin Business Concerts in Jackson Townships and also was employed by the Stark County accounting firms before retiring in 2009.

Joanne was formerly a member of Gamma Beta evening sorority at Akron U, Summit County Young Democrats, Akron Business and Professional Women's Club and Akron Women's Network.

She was preceded in death by her mother Ann M. Martin in 1980 and uncle and aunts Joseph and Mary Ann Capp, John Capp, and Nick and Mabel Capp. She is survived by her Capp cousins and their families.

In honoring her wishes there will be no calling hours and graveside services will be private. Contributions may be made to the Women's Endowment Fund, Akron Community Foundation, 345 West Cedar Street, Akron, Ohio 44307-2407

Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186