Joan M. West

Joan M. West , 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning September 17, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland with her husband at her side. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 9, 1942 the daughter of Anthony Francis and Elsie Amelia (Schudel) Goldsmith Sr.

Throughout her career, Joan was the public affairs director at Planned Parenthood of the Mahoning Valley and a self-employed graphic artist, designer and owner of her at home business Lazer Works. She retired as the public relations director at Park Vista Retirement Community. She was a strong supporter of Women's Rights and Reproductive Rights and a member of the National Organization of Women (NOW) where she regularly attended conferences and marches to support their issues. Joan was a self-proclaimed "political junkie" who was attentive to the news from MSNBC. She enjoyed crocheting, raising chickens, flower and vegetable gardening and cooking She was a foodie. Joan loved and cherished being a grandmother to her three grandchildren, Lucy, Mia, Adam whom she adored.

Joan is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Cottrill of Lordstown whom she married on June 7, 1986; three grandchildren, Lucy West, Mia West, Adam Kuehnl; daughter in law, Jody West; son in law, Eric Kuehnl and several loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Steve West; daughter, Kim Kuehnl; brother, Anthony F. Goldsmith Jr.; three sisters, Eve Durbin, Virginia Torrance, Loraine Linzy and her former husband, Albert West.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood of Ohio in Joan's memory.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.