Joan Tullis

Washingtonville- Joan Tullis, age 86, of Washingtonville, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at her daughter's home in Canfield surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 15, 1931 in Salem, a daughter of the late Emmet and Mary Krautner Longbottom.

Joan was a lifetime area resident and had attended the Robbins United Methodist Church, Washingtonville, and had worked at Sitler's Florist, Columbiana for many years. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Joan also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Her husband, William K. Tullis, whom she married on August 28, 1948, preceded her in death on December 6, 2008.

She will be sadly missed by her two daughters, Billie Sekely and her fiancAC., Jerry Lanzendorfer of Canfield, and Stacy (Ron) Antonucci of Boardman; a son, Ky (Jenita) Tullis of Washingtonville; a sister, Averill Gottke of Paulding, OH; a brother, Chuck (BJ) Longbottom of Columbiana; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Joan was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda McCoy and three brothers, Raymond "Chow" Longbottom, Paul Longbottom and Lloyd Briggs.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia.

Funeral services will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Dana Blackburn officiating.

Burial will be at a later date at the Washingtonville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.

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