Skop, JoAnn

Fairport:

JoAnn Skop (Dillon), age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born February 7th, 1941, in Rochester NY, to Francis and Mary Jo Dillon.

JoAnn was survived by her loving family; husband, Frank; son, Frank; Grandchild, Elena Skop; Daughter and Son-in-law, Laura and Bob Stone; Grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsey and Lawrence Glass. Predeceased by her parents, Francis and Mary Jo Dillon; sibling, Robert; aunt, Alice Hosenfield. 

The family wishes to thank all of JoAnn’s wonderful caregivers, at the UR Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology group and thedoctors, Nurses, tech’s and helpers at Highland Hospital!

After graduating from RBI JoAnn began working at Taylor Instrumentsfor four years where she met Frank!  They were married on September 11, 1965 at St. Mary’s Church in Rochester NY.  

Shortly after marring they moved to Fairport where they have lived now for over 52 years.  Upon moving to Fairport she became a member of St. John of Rochester Church joining in 1969.  In addition to church activities JoAnn became a teachers aide at the St. John of Rochester School where her son, Frank went.

JoAnn realized early her love of retail and the camaraderie and friendships that she could enjoy and build with her colleagues and the customers.  She began at Hershberg Jewelers and completed her 35-year career at Mann’s Jewelers.  Her peers and customers recognized JoAnn for her knowledge, salesmanship and kindness.

One of her passions was for animals and volunteering at the local animal shelters.  In 1993, she received “Volunteer of the Year” from Lollypop Farm. She walked dogs, helped in the surgical area and occasional stopped to pet one or two animals on the way. She loved all animals but had a special love for cats and dogs, seen especially with her own cat Kohana!  

JoAnn loved her family and friends. As a wife, mother and grandmother, JoAnn provided a loving and caring family life, always there when help and guidance and a smile were needed!  She enjoyed time with her granddaughter Elena, drawing, playing games and giggling.  Morning chats with her husband and an occasional cup of coffee or two at Panerawith her husband, son and daughter.  And frequent getaways with her husband to Hilton Head Island. JoAnn maintained a close relationship with friends from high school.  Meeting yearly for a girl’s weekend out. 

JoAnn had a wonderful ability to make people laugh, build life long relationships and create a comfortable and fun environment that you wanted to be a part of.  Which was reflected in her relationship with her family, friends, work and the love of animals. 

A funeral Mass will be celebrated in memory of JoAnn on Tuesday, March 17, at 11:00 a.m., St. John of Rochester Church, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport, NY 14450 with Fr. Bradshaw presiding.  

If unable to attend, the funeral will be live streamed from the St. John of Rochester Church website at www.stjohnfairport.org and follow the quick links to the live streaming masses. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an animal shelter of your choice.