M. JoAnne Shively

M. JoAnne Shively, 70, of Punxsutawney, died on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at Mulberry Square.

She was born July 5, 1946, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Marjorie F. (Mitchell) and Paul E. Mottern.

On June 14, 1969, she married Thomas P. Shively, who survives.

She was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church of Punxsutawney.

JoAnne was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and received her bachelor's degree from Grove City College.

She enjoyed gardening, playing piano and keyboard, genealogy, cooking and baking.

She was a charter member of the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society.

JoAnne taught lessons on the piano and keyboard for more than 40 years.

In addition to her husband, surviving relatives include two children, son Daniel W. Shively and wife Denise of Bishop, California, and daughter Sharon R. LaBorde and husband Paul of Sykesville; two grandchildren, Shawn and Samantha LaBorde; a brother, Larry Mottern of New Jersey; and two nieces, Pam and Denise.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel J. Shively.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at the Deeley Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.

Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Punxsutawney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Shively to the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society, 401 W. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.

Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.