Joan M. Schatzlein Obituary
We announce the death of Joan M. Schatzlein (Rochester, New York), who passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 85. Joan will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan M. Schatzlein to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her grandmother Joan; her parents, Robert Harvey and Dorothy Harvey; and her brother Robin Harvey. She is survived by: her husband Richard; her daughters, Dawn Socola (Gary) and Kelly Doles-Schatzlein; her grandchildren, Andrew Cotraccia (Heather-Lyn), Emily Barton (Aaron), Brian Gebhard and Christopher Doles (Bianca Cuyler); her great grandchildren, Layla Cotraccia, Johnathan Cotraccia, Makenna Barton and Emmett Barton; and her sister Carol-Lee Deni (Robert). She is also survived by her influence, and a network of friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joan's name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
