Joanna Lumbaca ‘75

Joanna (Giovanna Salvadore) Lumbaca, age 78, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2024 at home, following a prolonged battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Joanna was born on August 1, 1946 to the late Franco Salvadore and Caterina Lipari in Santa Lucia del Mela, Sicily. She graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in 1965 and began working for the Credit Bureau of Columbus. In October of 1969 she met the love of her life and two months later they were married and started their wonderful family. Joanna was the original bookkeeper of the Italian Body Shop, now known as IBS Collision Center, from 1981-2000. Joanna was a special woman, loving wife, caring mother, beloved Nonna, and a friend to all. She was happiest when her house was full of family and friends. Joanna was selfless, putting others before herself, and loved dancing, traveling, and socializing. Her grandchildren’s most treasured memories include trips to the zoo, singing lullabies at night, pasta with pesto anytime, being her “Gioa della Nonna”, sleepovers, cappuccinos and cookies, Nutella in espresso cups, always being asked if you’re hungry and being encouraged to eat, swimming in the pool with her, getting ice cream and playing at the park with her. Joanna is survived by and will be forever missed by her loving husband of 55 years, Joseph Lumbaca; children, Maria Rosa (Dino) D’Amore, Rocco (Marissa) Lumbaca, Alessandro (Leah) Lumbaca; Grandchildren, Michela, Rocco, and Marina D’Amore, Rocco, Mia, Christian, and Alina Lumbaca; Great granddaughter Raine D’Amore; siblings Domenico (Franca) Salvadore, Venera (Francesco) Coppolino, Joseph Salvadore; brother-in-law, Rocco Lumbaca; lifelong friend Marie (Spada) Johnson; and countless nieces, nephews, and dear friends. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Amshawu, Everline, Nasra, Shana, and Yodit, whose dedication and compassion made a profound difference in Joanna’s life.