J. Joanne Dalton

J. Joanne Dalton, age 93, of Willard, Ohio, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Willard Mercy Hospital. Born on August 29, 1932, in Norwalk, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mabel (Humphrey) Trauger.

A longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Willard, Joanne found simple pleasures in watching the Game Show Network while enjoying mint chocolate chip ice cream paired with potato chips or chocolate chip cookies. She loved shopping and traveling to Florida, yet nothing brought her greater joy than her family. She cared for her children with a devoted mother’s love and took special delight in spoiling her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Denny (Jayne) Vanderpool of Willard, Brenda (Donnie) Bailey of Greenwich, Kim Vanderpool of Willard, and Cheryl (Danny) Atkins of Willard; seven grandchildren, Chris Whatman, Rachael (Kelly) Kruger, Brad (Michelle) Whatman, Craig (Stacia) Atkins, Nick (Tania) Atkins, Jim (Amanda) Vanderpool, Sean Allen, and Amanda (Shawn) Pickworth; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her devoted caregivers, Glenda Dye, Makayla Soules, and Ashley Soules Carico.

In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Dalton; granddaughter, Alicia Atkins; sisters, Evelyn Bishop and Loretta Sword; and her beloved dog, Buster.