Jeanann DeAndrea

1936 - 2025

Jeanann ( Colombo) DeAndrea, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, February 4th, at The Laurels Senior Living Center surrounded by her family and friends.

She resided with Louann and Ronald Cann, until moving into the Laurels Senior living center. 

Born February 17, 1936, in Hazleton PA.  She was the daughter of the late John B. (Jack) Colombo and Mary (Malatack) Colombo.   Granddaughter of maternal Grandparents, James (Vincenzo) Malatack and Mrs. Giovannina (Jennie) (Roberti) Malatack, and  paternal Grandparents, Mr. Luigi  Colombo Sr, and Mrs. Bambina (Pacenza)Colombo. She was married for 23 years to Frank V. Deandrea, Sr. with whom she shares three children.  Jeanann was a long-time member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and previously a member of Holy Rosary Church, where she was in the choir for many years.

She was a graduate of Hazleton High School class of 1953 and was an active committee member. Serving as reunion secretary for many years.

Jeanann spent her professional career in both the banking and insurance and real estate fields.  Serving as office manager of the DeAndrea Agency, then as Assistant Vice President of First Federal Bank, before retiring in 2001.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents, and grandparents, are her brother, Louis Colombo of NC., and her brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Beauchamp of CA, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Surviving are her three children: 

Daughters, Andrea (DeAndrea) Rosell and husband Joseph S. Rosell, of Hazleton,  

Louann (DeAndrea) Cann and husband Ronald E. Cann of Hazleton,

Son, Frank V. Deandrea Jr. and wife Sandy DeAndrea of Hazleton.

She was a devoted grandmother to her 

Eight grandchildren: Laura Rosell, Joseph Rosell and wife Shannon (Balog) Rosell,  

Frank V. DeAndrea III and wife Emily (Errico) DeAndrea, 

Samantha DeAndrea, Luke DeAndrea , Chance DeAndrea, Tessa DeAdnrea, 

Keegan Geist and wife Danyel (Deiter) Geist

Seven Great grandchildren: Cambria Geist, Ellie Cushman, Oisin (Ozzy) DeAndrea,  Bryce Rosell,  Cole Rosell,  Adrianna DeAndrea, and Gabriella DeAndrea,  

Jeanann is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Marie (Colombo) Beauchamp and Marylou Colombo both of California, sister in law Laura (Conner) Colombo of North Carolina, ex-husband, Frank V. DeAndrea SR. and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Jeanann’s greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially shopping for and with her grandchildren, taking them on trips in her “nana mobile”.   

Relatives and friends will be received Monday,  February 10th,  at MPB  Church 4th and Seybert Streets, Hazleton from  9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.  Christian Funeral Mass will follow.  Interment will be in the MPB cemetery at the convenience of the family.