STITZEL, Joan M. age 92 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday December 15, 2020 at her home. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 26, 1928 the daughter of Edwin and Cecelia (Wiegand) Stitzel. Joan had worked as the head pediatric nurse for Mercy Hospital, retiring after 44 years of service. She was member of Sacred Heart Church.

Survivors include, two sisters, Mary Sue Lakes, and Angela (Jim) Meinhardt; a brother, Michael Stitzel Sr.; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Leroy , Edwin Jr., Thomas, James, and Charles Stitzel; two sisters, Carol Conover and Judith Helton.

A Funeral liturgy will be held at 12noon Tuesday December 22, 2020 in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave. with Fr. Larry Tharp officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be form 11:00am-12noon Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Haven House. Online register book available at www.zettlerfuneralhome.com