Geneseo: At age 80, Joanne passed peacefully on May 31, 2020 in Warsaw, NY. She was born on April 29, 1940 in Warsaw, NY to the late James E. and Thelma L. (Goldthwait) Ferrell. Joanne graduated from Perry High School in 1958. She married Wayne G. Semmel on November 7, 1959. Joanne retired from Livingston County Counseling Services as the Administrative Officer in May 2002.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished (my) course, I have kept my faith
2 Timothy 4:7.
Predeceased by son Roger Semmel on April 25, 2020. Survived by her husband of 60 years, Wayne G. Semmel, son Robert (Lisa) of Leicester; daughter-in-law Cynthia of Livonia; grandchildren, James (Amanda), Joseph (Megan), Erica and Brandon; brother William (Brenda) Ferrell Sr., sister-in-law Sis Taft, brother-in-law Butch (Alice) Semmel, sister-in-law Joyce Semmel and many nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held in the future at Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Joanne’s memory to the Geneseo Ambulance, 133 Center Street, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com