JoAnn K. Conley, age 72, of Athens died Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023 at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital, Athens.  Born Nov. 6, 1950 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur H. Ruth and Vera Douglas Ruth.

She attended Albany High School.  She owned and operated the Ice House Tavern in Nelsonville for over 33 years.  Her greatest joy in life was providing and caring for her children and grandchildren.

JoAnn is survived by two daughters, Wendy Wallace of Athens and Tracy (Donald) Russell of Athens; five grandchildren, Alison Russell, Tyler Russell, Beth (Skylar) Kirkendall, Tara (Ben) Lingo and Katelyn (Patrick) Day; several great grandchildren; a sister, Sheila "Becky" Bridgewater of Athens; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Wallace, who passed away March 20, 2023; two sisters, Leona Hunting and Letha Russell; three brothers, Roy, Charles and Gene Ruth.

Funeral service will be conducted on Monday. July 31st at 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.  Burial will be in Bates Cemetery, Alexander Township.  Friends may call Monday 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.