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Jo Anna Sketch Lear November 2, 1955 - November 22, 2022

Jo Anna Sketch Lear, 67, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022, in Latonia, KY surrounded by family. She was born on November 2, 1955, in Covington, KY to the late Patrick and Rose Sketch. Jo Anna attended Notre Dame High School and graduated in 1973. She married Timothy Lear on March 3, 1978, at Holy Cross Church in Latonia, KY. She is survived by husband, Timothy, and daughters Jesse and Andrea Lear. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 12 pm at the Mother of God Church in Covington, KY. Reception to immediately follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or Friends of Literacy.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 12 pm at the Mother of God Church in Covington, KY. Reception to immediately follow at the church.

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    Red and Mickey Penman says

    Paul and all of family very sorry to hear of Joann’s recent passing. I do believe she is in a better place now. And with her parents again.May God give all of you the strength you need at this time!!

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    Red and Mickey Penman says

    Paul and all of family very sorry to hear of Joanna,s recent passing. I do believe she is in a better place now. And with her parents again.May God give all of you the strength you need at this time!!

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    Peggy DeJaco says

    Tim, I am so sorry to read of Jo Anna’s passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your girls. I’m sure she and Betty Jeanne Holian Oliver are giggling in a corner!

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In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or Friends of Literacy.