Ernst, Joann (nee Ries), beloved wife of 51 years to the late Lee Ernst. Loving mother of Lee Ann and the late Steven Ernst. Dear sister-in-law of Earleen (late Bruce) Yost-Cole. Aunt of David (Angelia) Yost and the late Philip Yost. Also survived by a host of caring friends, especially the Grossheim, Toerner, and Salyers families. Passed December 1, 2022 at the age of 88. Joann was a member of the Buben Verein (the bubenettes). A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 7th from 10:30am until time of services at 11am at Arlington Memorial Gardens Chapel, 2145 Compton Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to DAV: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, the North College Hill Fire Department, 1646 Galbraith Rd, North College Hill, OH 45239, or the Green Township Fire Department, 6303 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45247.