Obituary of Yvonne "Johnnie" F. Mannino

Yvonne Fayette Poteete was born on July 20, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Ernest and Bertha Poteete. Yvonne (Johnnie) was preceded in death by her beloved husband Victor Mannino of 51 years. Sister to Don and Kenneth (deceased) and surviving sister Virginia (Gina). She died peacefully in her home on September 21, 2020 at the age of 97. She was surrounded by her children Paul, JoAnn, Charles, Vicki, Mary Jo and John. Yvonne was a WWII veteran (private 1st class) of the USMC at Quantico base, Virginia 1943- 1945. She met our father Private 1st class Victor Mannino while serving together at Quantico base, Virginia. Yvonne lived in Madisonville Ohio from 1946 until her death. Yvonne is survived by her children Paul (Rita), JoAnn (Fred) Dragoo, Charles (Debbie), Victoria (Chris) Glasow, Mary Jo (Jeff) Cornelius and John. Loving grandmother to: Anthony, Mary, Cathy, Melissa, Michelle, Chris, David, Jeffrey, Charles (Rocky), Brian, Alisha, Kathryn, Ryan, Travis, and Katelyn. Great grandmother to: Dustin, Kevin, Keith, Kyle, Tess, Haley, Jonathan, Ashley, Nate, Stephanie, Indigo, Giovanna, Georgia, Oscar, Orion, Beau, Abbey, Maggie, Mylie, Cassie, Braylyn, Addyson, Alyssa, Easton, Ella, Angelo, and Levi. Great-great grandmother to: Kinnick, Georgia, Vincent, Luca, and Sabella She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews and many many friends. Mom was very involved in the St. Anthony parish and school. From cafeteria lunches, spaghetti dinners weddings, festivals and bingo nights mom was always lending a hand from setting up, cooking to cleaning up. Monday night was mom’s night at Madison Bowl Friday and Saturday nights you may have passed mom transporting a bunch of us kids back and forth to Cincinnati Gardens or Beechmont Roller Rink. Anyone who knew mom could agree that she was always very generous, loving and accepting. Mom loved adventures whether it be riding on the back of a Harley or jet ski, speed boating, backyard cornhole and family night of dominos (especially chicken feet). She enjoyed a good card game, reading her books, working her crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Oh, we can’t forget that she kept her girlie figure by going to Curves in her 80’s with nickname of Grandma. Her grandchildren brought her joy and happiness in her later years. We all feel truly blessed to have had mom in our lives for these many years. Visitation will be from 4-7pm on Monday, September 28th at Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Rd. (45236). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 29th at 10AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 6104 Desmond St. (45227) Madisonville. NOTE: Due to Covid19 - masks are required. Also, seating will be limited due to social distancing. Mom will be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery Ohio In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations go to: Queen City Hospice Foundation 4605 Duke Drive, Suite 220 Mason, Ohio 45040 (remembrance of Yvonne Mannino) 513-510-4406