Johanna Meara Obituary
The family of Johanna Meara (Columbus, Ohio) announces her passing on September 23, 2026. Johanna, born on September 24, 1933, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Yurko and Rose Yurko (Serilla); her siblings, Raymond Yurko and Marian; and her siblings-in-law, Joseph Manz and Naomi Meara.
She is survived by: her daughter Johanna; her husband Joseph Fisher Meara; her children, Joseph Patrick (Karen Rebholz), Karen (Jay Bainbridge), Matthew (Kelly Meara), Kevin (Briana Cahill) and Ellen (Erzo Luttmer); her grandchildren, Rowan and Aidan; her children, Cory, Nicky (Skylar Gibbons-Reich), Audrey, Sean, Evan, Patrick, Isabel, Frans (Tasha Ragland) and Reed; her great grandchildren, Ani and Frances; and her sister-in-law Evelyn Yurko. She is also survived by seven nieces and nephews and their spouses, children and grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Egan-Ryan Funeral Home (4661 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Peace Church (20 E Dominion Blvd, Columbus, OH 43214).
In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to: St. Vincent de Paul Ministry at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., Columbus, OH 43214 (phone: 614-263-8824).
