Cleveland aviation pioneer gets final salute from fellow pilots

Cleveland aviation pioneer gets final salute from fellow pilots

For Joann Young, the sky was never the limit. It was a place of adventure, freedom and cherished memories shared with her late husband, Moon Young. When Joann died on Oct. 12, 2026, her family knew there was one final wish they wanted to fulfill. The longtime Cleveland resident and aviation enthusiast had asked for a flyover at her funeral, a fitting tribute to a woman whose love of flying had been such an important part of her life.