Jo Ann York

York, Jo Ann, Age 52 of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on October 27th following a brief battle with cancer, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.She passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side.Jo Ann is survived by her husband, Rick and their three children: Teri, Brett, and Jarid as well as a beloved granddaughter, Kaitlyn, all of Elmira.Brett was able to return home from defending our nation in Iraq to be with is mother.Jo Ann is also survived by her mother, Arta Tarby of Elmira Heights as well as her siblings: Sharon Mion (Gordon), of Titusville, FL; Dee Dee Banks (Larry) of Lima, NY; Steven Tarby, Jr., of Lexington Park, MD; Eileen Bednar (John) of Elmira, NY; and Janet McMasters (Tim Sutton) of Elmira Heights. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Lillian York; Her sister-in-law, Debbie Miller (Dan), and brother-in-law, John York.Jo Ann is also blessed with many beloved nieces and nephews, as well as her many friends and supporters.She proudly served her community for 25 years working at Arnot Ogden Medical Center as a Respiratory Therapist where she made many wonderful friends over the years.Jo Ann is predeceased by her father, Steven Tarby, Sr., and her father-in-law, Richard York, Sr.Loved ones are asked to join in the celebration of Jo Ann?s life at Olthof?s Funeral Home from 2-4 pm, and from 6-8 pm on Monday, October 30th; and on Tuesday, October 31st at 11 am at St. Mary?s Church on Franklin Street in Elmira.Friends and loved ones are invited to attend a luncheon immediately following the service at the St. Mary?s Community Center.A private burial will take place on Wednesday at Woodlawn National Cemetery for the immediate family at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Teri York Brown, to be held in trust for the children and granddaughter for educational purposes.