Joann Karp Obituary (1942 - 2021) - Greeneville, Tennessee

JoAnn Karp, 79, of the late John J and Margaret T Dovayak Kolenich Sr, born and raised in Ohio and new resident of East Tennessee, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Signature Health Care in Greeneville, TN. She was a devoted Catholic, and in her earlier years attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Neffs, Ohio. JoAnn enjoyed family get togethers, playing cards with her grandchildren, shopping, and listening to new country music. She was a receptionist and worked in retail. JoAnn was a great mother and grandmother, and always made time for people in need and had a loving heart. She enjoyed her conversations with her siblings and the past family reunions. JoAnn is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and James Papes of Parrottsville, TN; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Maureen Karp of North Ridgeville, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Lori Karp of Lagrange, Ohio; grandchildren: Jason Karp (Colleen Phelps), David and Jamie Littleton, Jenna Papes (William Smith), Samantha Papes, Sarah Karp, Steven Karp, Garrett Karp, and Doug Petrillo (Aubrey Riegelmayer); great-grandchildren: Bryleigh, McKynlee, Gunner, Evelyn, and Alexander; brothers and sisters: Karen Titonis of West Wheeling OH, Mary Pauline Jasinski of Shady Side Oh, Kathy and Michael Busack of Bellaire OH, and Michael Kolenich of Shadyside OH; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Brian Karp; one brother, John Joseph Vincent Kolenich III; and sister, Elizabeth Martinski Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com. Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.