Joann Nestor

Joann Nestor, 87 of Grafton passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Rosewood Nursing Home. She was born March 30, 1938 in Frackville, PA., daughter of the late George Joseph and Beatrice Seitzinger Kelly.

Joann was a graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pa. She was the proud co- owner of Hoagie Haven, a popular spot in Grafton featuring her famous hoagies, french fries and onion rings. Joann enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, line dancing and just going out to have a good time.  She was a devout catholic and a faithful member of the Saint Augustine Catholic Church. Joann held a special place in her heart for her pets and all animals. She loved her family unconditionally and enjoyed the times she spent with each of them, she thought of her family as her greatest blessings. 

Joann is survived by one daughter, Barbara Watkins; two sons, Dennis B. Nestor (Shelley), Bernard J. Nestor (Martha); four grandsons, six great granddaughters; four great grandsons; and one great great granddaughter.

In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her sister, Mary E. High and son-in-law, Roy Dale Watkins.

Family and friends will be received at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM and on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 9:00AM until 10:00AM the hour of the Catholic Funeral Rites with Father Babu Joseph officiating. Private inurnment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 17 West Washington St., Grafton, WV, 26354 or the Taylor County Humane Society, Post Office Box 4045, Grafton, WV 26354. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.bartlettfuneralhomewv.com Bartlett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nestor family.

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