JOANN M. CHAMBERS

CHAMBERS JOANN M. (CRUTHERS)

Was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 14,1965. In March of 2018, JoAnn was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. What a courageous fight she put up and set such a great example of bravery throughout her battle. She handled her condition with grace and dignity. JoAnn preferred to keep her battle private, as was her nature to protect the ones she loved and not to be a burden on others. JoAnn's sweet beautiful soul was welcomed into heaven with open arms with her parents, Donald and Joan Cruthers, and brother Joe Cruthers, on August 9, 2018. JoAnn had the ability to make everyone she came in contact with feel like they have been a part of her family forever. JoAnn was such a funny, loving, caring, nurturing, amazing "Nunnie" to her most special little king, her grandson, Ricky, and her loving granddaughter, Talia. She was such a proud, strong, dedicated, loving mother, role model, and hero to her daughter, Bethanie Kirsch (Matt), she was a loving, supportive companion to her true soul mate and "honey bunny", John Reckley. So many amazing memories will be cherished by her siblings, Jude Cruthers (Lori), Colleen McGrath (Mike), Paul Cruthers (Lisa), and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. To know JoAnn is to know her family was her most prized possession. Evident in her constant pursuit of love, compassion, security, and unity, she has showed all of us in our time spent with her. JoAnn was such a beautiful woman with an amazing bright spirit who always made you feel happy and welcomed. JoAnn was so funny, strong, sweet, and selfless. She had such a beautifully contagious smile and could make anyone laugh regardless their situation. She touched so many lives with her sweet spirit. JoAnn was very thankful for all the love and support from all of her caregivers both family and professionals. JoAnn's longtime friend Amy Lillie (her son,Warren, Wo-Wo) truly became family by being such a devoted friend, nurse, and support system for JoAnn and our family. We are so blessed that you were so committed to the best care needed for our beloved JoAnn. We are all forever thankful and JoAnn would have not wanted it any other way. JoAnn wished to not be laid out or have a service so we will honor her wishes as she always did ours. She would not want us to dwell on her passing, but to celebrate all the wonderful memories we were all so lucky to share with her. She would want us to remember only the fun times we had with her, the times you laughed together. There are no words to truly express how loved JoAnn was. "If love could have saved her, she would have lived forever". Our family would like to thank everyone who sent prayers, cards, words of encouragement, strength, and love during her struggle. We love you all!  Arrangements by BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Add a tribute at,

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