Joanne A. Sanzere

SANZERE, Joanne A. (nee Rusche), loving wife of Michael Sanzere, loving mother of Joseph Sanzere, daughter of the late Alvin and Irma Rusche, daughter-in-law of Ann and the late Ted Sanzere, sister of Mary Ellen (Bob) Stegeman, Rita (Dan) Lamping, Beth (Mike) Stoll, Tom (Barb) Rusche and the late Allen (Joy) Rusche, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joanne and her husband Mike founded and ran Sanzere Sports for 25 years. She was the backbone of the business and had countless friends throughout the country and will be missed dearly by all. Sunday, November 29, 2009, age 57. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, 45069, Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Xavier Church, 607 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, 45202. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Joanne Sanzere to Summit Country Day School, 2161 Grandin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208, or American Cancer Society (Referees vs. Cancer), C/O Jim Satalin, 6725 Lyons St., East Syracuse, NY 13057.