JOANNE SANDUSKY (nee Blandino), age 77; of Medina, passed away on Sunday September 13, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James Sandusky for 55 years; loving mother of Lisa LaGuardia (Matthew) and Scott Sandusky (Melissa); dearest grandmother of Sergei LaGuardia, Anastasia LaGuardia, Nico Sandusky and Angelo Sandusky; daughter of the late Carmie (nee Armagno) and Joseph Blandino; sister of Janette Subin; sister-in-law of Connie Kappus (Jack); beloved cousin and best friend of Linda Feikle (Stan); aunt, cousin and friend of many. Joanne was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, https://www.t2t.org. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 606 E. Washington St., Medina, Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:45 a.m. Please meet at church. Committal to follow at The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2026 from 4-7 p.m.