Joan Young Obituary
The family announces the passing of Joan Young (Wooster, Ohio) on June 18, 2026. Joan, born on April 29, 1937, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Young to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Miles Firestone and Elizabeth Firestone (Smith); her husband H. Richard Young of Congress; and her grandson Jared Butler. She is survived by: her children, Nadine Howell (Jeff) of Wooster and Blair Young (Beth Meininger) of Wooster; her siblings, Janet Heath (Mike) of Wooster, Craig Firestone (Nancy) of Wooster and Nancy Almeraya (Adrian) of Wooster; her grandchildren, Jason Howell (Tara) of Akron, Michael Howell (Lia) of Knoxville, TN., Bethany Eley (Tomi) of Sheffield Lake, J. R., Stephanie Cooper (Todd) of Baltimore, MD., Brandt Young (Marina) of Fayetteville, NC. and Lorna Young of Wooster; and her great grandchildren, Avgie Young, Miles Howell, Gavyn, Gage, Grayson Howell, Xavier and Kiley Howell.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 1400800 Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or at gideons.org or Missions c/o Northview C&MA Church 3464 Burbank Rd, Wooster, OH. 44691.
