Joan H. Ackerman, 84, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born on April 2, 1940, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Clayton and Helen (Bischoff) O'Dell. Joan was a 1958 Norwalk High School graduate.

She cherished time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed golf, bridge, playing cards and board games. Joan was a case worker at Job and Family Services for over 30 years and a longtime member of the Norwalk First Presbyterian Church and member of the American Legion #41, Auxiliary. She also volunteered for many years for the Norwalk Area Food Bank and Senior Enrichment Services.

She is survived by her children, Mark (Renee) Pleasnick, Christine Pleasnick; stepchildren, Ken (Tina) Ackerman, Mike (Diane) Ackerman, and Jennifer (Ron) Ackerman; grandchildren, Melissa, Miriam, and Mary Pleasnick; step grandchildren, Brian (Tia)Ackerman, Scott (Shannon)Ackerman, Amber Lake, Kate and Luke Ackerman; great grandchildren, Ernie Ackerman, Jake Ackerman, and Cole Ackerman; 2 nieces and a nephew and "honorary children and grandchildren", Kara, Mya, Camryn, Danielle, Mark, Elizabeth, and Lucia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald Ackerman in 2022, and sister, Rosemary Conney.

Joan's visitation will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon) at the Norwalk First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk, OH 44857, where funeral services will begin after the visitation at 12 p.m. (noon). Burial will follow the funeral service in St. Paul Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Norwalk First Presbyterian Church (address above). Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com