JoANN DiGIORNO Obituary
Age 76, after a courageous battle with cancer, peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, of Overbrook. Beloved wife of 54 years to Joseph F.; loving mother of Keith J. (Margie), Denise A. (Alex) Borek, Scott M. (Shelley); proud grandmother of Melissa, Billy, Kenny, Joey, Brandon, Natalie, and Emily; sister of Carol Rieber, and the late Kathleen Getner; also survived by dearest friend, Grace Edeburn; and many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227 on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Norbert Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Please send condolences to:
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July 17, 2014
Dear Carol,
I was so very sorry to read about the passing of your dear sister, JoAnn. I remember you had mentioned about her being very ill and your deep concern for her. I know how hard these days must be for you. I am thinking of you and praying for you. Dolores Rak
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July 17, 2014
We at FNB want to express our sincere condolences to Denise and her family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Bill & Marion Sukitch
July 17, 2014
Dear Keith, Please give our condolences to your dad and family. We are so saddened to hear of the death of your mom. She was a wonderful person and gave freely of her love. We know she will be missed by all who knew her. Our family was blessed to know her.
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