Joanne Louise Wood

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 02, 2023

Joanne Louise Wood, 79, of Penn, Pa., passed away April 2, 2023 at her home. She was born October 25, 1943 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Andrew and Bessie (Loughner) Schwirian. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Ernest and Phillip. Prior to retirement Joanne was employed as a housekeeper at Briarcliff Pavilion. She was a member of the Full Bible Church and a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. She is survived by her son John Wood (Jan) and daughter Michele Wolf and her husband John, grand-children Sarah, Britney, Kyle, Kayla, Emma, and Jenna and great-grandchildren Isabella, Ashley and Chaplin due in May. Brother Richard A. Schwirian (Darla) and Sister Loretta Martin (Tom).

Joanne loved her family more than anything. She prayed always for her family and for anyone in need. She was a blessing to everyone that she knew or just met. Joanne was always willing to share Jesus with others and pray with them. She especially loved being a caregiver for children and her love for everyone did not go unnoticed. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the love of her life. She will be greatly missed, but we have comfort in knowing that she is safe in the arms of Jesus now. Services are private. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Originally published April 02, 2023.

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