Joanna T. Buckley, 98, passed away at The Willows of Tiffin on June 12, 2025.   She was a lifetime Tiffin resident.  Joanna was the eldest child of Jake and Carmilla Culichia.

She married A Joseph Buckley on June 29, 1946 at St. Mary's Church and they were married for 72 years.  She is survived by her son Joseph (Deborah) Buckley of Republic Ohio, Andrea (James) Bernard of Hinckley Ohio, Andrew (Oksana) Buckley of Naples Florida, and Tony (Bev) Buckley of Old Fort Ohio.  She was preceeded in death by her husband, A Joseph Buckley and her eldest Son Michael (Vicki) Buckley of Melmore.   Joanna's siblings Charles Culichia, Pete Culichia, and Antionette Schostek also proceeded her in death.

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Joanna was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and graduated from Tiffin Calvert High School in 1944.  After her children were grown, she worked at Stage Department until her retirement.

Joe and Joanna enjoyed traveling with their children especially to Florida to escape the cold winters.  She helped Joe maintain his Junior Home Park for many years.  She enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren most of all and was beloved by all of them.

Friends may visit with the family from 9:30-11:30 before the funeral at Hoffman-Gottfried-Mack Funeral home and Crematory at 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio.  Her funeral Mass will be at 12:00 at St. Mary Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 17th.   Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, St. Mary's Church, or Tiffin Humane Society.

Condolences may be sent, and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.