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JoAnn Chiesa Obituary

Loving Wife and Mother JoAnn Chiesa, 43, of 4711 Holdson Drive, West Springfield, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at her home. Born August 14, 1966, in Springfield, Ore., she was the daughter of Bonnie Matthews Applegate and the late Hank Dibble. JoAnn was a graduate of the University of the Pacific in Calif. She had been employed as a Flooring Specialist at Lowes and most recently as Assistant Manager at Erie Sport Store. JoAnn had a great love of music and enjoyed playing the oboe. She was an avid Team Erie and Northwestern High School wrestling fan. In addition to her mother, JoAnn is survived by her husband of 22 years Richard Chiesa, a daughter Sierra Chiesa and three sons: Joshua, Ian and Sebastian Chiesa; a sister Debbie Dibble with the US Army stationed in Texas, and a brother Lloyd Dibble of Cambridge, Idaho. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East in Girard on Wednesday for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in Burton's All Faiths Chapel with Rev. Rick Plucknett of the Federated Church officiating. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Burton Funeral Home. You may send flowers and condolences at www.burtonfuneralhome.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Mar. 23, 2010.

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Rachel Mendoza-Birr

March 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy to JoAnn and her family and her kids! What a remarkable woman she was with her accomplishments! I will always remember JoAnn from Cambridge HS and her helping me in Geometry and programming class.
JoAnn was an accomplished oboe player and loved to play. I remember all the competitions in band and yet she never seemed stressed before a band concert or competition.
My prayers to JoAnn's children and husband. God Bless
Rachel Mendoza-Birr

Gerry and Nancy Williams

March 28, 2010

Dear Cheesie and Family,
We are so sadden to learn of your wife's passing. Please know that JoAnn, you and your whole family are in our prayers. Sorry that we were unable to attend the visitation, we still have a hard time doing this since our son, Todd, passed last June.
Gerry talked of you often, and his heart goes out to you, as does mine.
Sincerely, The Williams

Julia Franz

March 25, 2010

May she rest in peace..I will keep you all in my prayers..Julia Franz

Donna & Peter Chiesa

March 24, 2010

Joann was a wonderful & unique daughter in law who was Richard dream girl. I remember when Richard brought her home 2 meet us, his Dad Peter & I his stepmom. Richard was a silly goofy kid who couldn't talk he was so smitten with Jo. We loved the dinners & debates which showed this sweet & demur girl a fiesty and very intelligent women; Richard's dream girl and the only one who could keep Richard grounded. Joann loved to talk with her father in law given both their love of math and physics. Joann the unthinkable has happened; you left us too soon and the pain is too great. We miss & love you so much. Love Dad & Donna

March 24, 2010

Chiesa family,
We are thinking of you all in your time of sorrow.
The Baker family.

Anna-Marie Shreve - Jim's sister

March 24, 2010

My deepest sympathy to all, you all are in my families thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Although I just recently met JoAnn and Rich at my dad's funeral in Febuary she will never be forgotten.

Tammy,MaryEllen,Cerisa,Mike,Bill & Anissa,Sandy Unek Designs Embroidery & Sewing Shop

March 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to JoAnn and her entire family while they mourn loss of an amazing woman that loved her family with all her heart. We all loved her very much.

JoAnn & Richard

Tammy Chiesa-Shreve

March 24, 2010

My Heart goes out to my brother and his children they all loved JoAnn very much. She was a wonderful woman and god will welcome her with open arms. Richard I love you and your children are in my prayers. God Bless

Teresa Ritchie

March 23, 2010

My deepest sympathy to JoAnn's entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Reshel Morrison-Brown

March 23, 2010

My deepest sympathy, she will be missed.

Reshel Morrison

Roger, Kris, Kirsti, Krista, Brandi, and Nick Copeland

March 23, 2010

Our prayers are with Joann's entire family.

Rhonda VanOrder-Burt

March 23, 2010

My sincere sympathy to JoAnn's family! Please know that you are all in my prayers during this very difficult time!

Patty Kelley

March 23, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Joann was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sadness.
Pat, Patty, Ian and Meghan Kelley

Dan & Mindy Albert

March 23, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time.

Paul & Kristie Kanady

March 23, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to JoAnn's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Darlene Cash

March 23, 2010

Our friend, she will be missed. but in our mind and in our heart, she will be remembered. May she find peace in this next journey.

Joyce Edwards

March 23, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Joann, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep her memories close to your heart.
Lori, Joyce, Laura, Jeanne and Jean
Trophy and Embroidery Dept. ESS

March 23, 2010

Dear Chiesa Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. May God Bless you All. Our love to Sierra and Bashy, as well as the rest of your family.

A Child's World Daycare Learning Center
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