Josephine A. "JoAnn" Eichenlaub (nee: Cosgrave) 87, of Elyria passed away surrounded by her loving family at home on Saturday December 14, 2013 following a long illness. She was born June 29, 1926 in Cleveland, OH. JoAnn was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an avid reader, enjoyed travel, playing golf, all types of sports, and was politically and socially active in the community. Survivors include a daughter; Marsha M. Price (Ted) of Avon Lake, three sons; John L. Jr. (Robin) of Akron, Andrew D. (Rita) of Avon, Matthew J. (Kimberly) of Elyria. Additional survivors include nineteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. JoAnn was preceded in death in 2000 by her husband of fifty two years; John L. Sr., two sons; Dick and Christopher, her parents; Louis D. and Josephine R. (nee: McLaughlin) Cosgrave, two brothers, and two sisters. Family will receive friends 4-8 PM Wednesday December 18, 2013 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where closing prayers will be at 9:30 AM Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday December 19, 2013 at St. Mary Church 320 Middle Ave. Elyria where Rev. Fr. Charles T. Diedrick, Pastor will be the Celebrant. Burial will be private at St. Mary Cemetery in Elyria. Memorial contributions in JoAnn's memory can be sent to The Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter 6155 Rockside Rd. Suite 202 Independence, OH 44131. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 10:00 AM Thursday December 19, 2013 St. Mary Catholic Church 320 Middle Ave. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 4-8 PM Wednesday December 18, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio