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Joann C. Porta Luba

1953 - 2025

Joann C. Porta Luba obituary, 1953-2025, Washington, PA

BORN

1953

DIED

2025

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William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Washington

925 Allison Avenue

Washington, Pennsylvania

Joann Luba Obituary

Joann C. Porta Luba, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at UPMC Washington Hospital. She was born April 11, 1953, in McKees Rocks, a daughter of late William J. and Anna Sarubbi Porta. She leaves behind her loving husband, Arthur "Art" M. Luba, whom she married on July 26, 1975, and her beloved son, Matthew M. Luba and his wife, Hillary Brakebill Luba. Joann was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Parish. She was a 1971 graduate of Canevin Catholic High School and continued her education at the Bradford School of Business. Joann worked in the accounting department of Stringert & Bowers Roofing Co. in McKees Rocks and subsequently was self-employed providing accounting services for small businesses, until she retired seven years ago. In addition to her husband, son and daughter-in-law, Joann is survived by her sisters: Susann, Mariann and Georgeann (Toni) Porta; her brother, William Porta; nephews, Jacob and Adam Wright; and many cousins, friends, and extended family. Joann was a friendly, generous person who enjoyed cooking, reading, and hosting numerous parties for family and friends every year, as well as playing cards and games. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider contributions in Joann's memory to: Growingupgreene.org - A Children's Advocacy Group www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TJRT3YB84RZZ2 Growing up Greene, 52 South Church Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, or The American Heart Association www.heart.org/en/why-give

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Published by Observer-Reporter from May 4 to May 5, 2025.

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Harry and Stefanie Porta

May 6, 2025

Art, Matt, Hillary, Sue, Mariann, Toni, Bill, and other family and friends: Our sympathy and prayers go out for you. Of course, we frequently benefitted from Joann's enjoyment of cooking and hosting parties. She was a force, and will be missed.

Terri Adams

May 6, 2025

Deepest condolences to Art, Son and Families. I didn´t know Joann very long, I met Her when I was taking care of Mrs. Luba. She was Always Very Pleasant and Helpful. I know She Loved Her Dog and was Very Helpful with Her Father n Law Mr.Art. Rest With God...And Always remember She Loved You Art and Son.

American Heart Association

May 5, 2025

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Bill and Sheila Black

May 5, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to you, Art and your family. Remembering from Hopewell elections

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May

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Washington

925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

May

7

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Washington

925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

May

8

Service

10:30 a.m.

William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Washington

925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

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925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

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