JoAnn "Jackson" O’Hara

JoAnn "Jackson" O’Hara obituary

JoAnn "Jackson" O’Hara

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JoAnn O’Hara Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barnhart Funeral Home on Oct. 7, 2025.

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JoAnn (Jackson) O'Hara, 73, of South Greensburg suddenly passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Beloved wife of Robert O'Hara; mother of Dr. Regina (Kyle) Kostyun, of Avon, Connecticut, and David O'Hara, of White Salmon, Washington; grandmother of Quinn and Penn Kostyun; daughter of the late John A. "Scotty" Jackson and Helen (Manion) Jackson; and sister of Terrance (Sharyn) Jackson, Dr. Michael (Rosemary) Jackson, Mary Magee, Margaret (John) Van Wert, Kathleen (William) Engel, Janet (James) Duke and John (Brenda) Jackson. JoAnn was a lifelong member of St. Bruno Church in South Greensburg. She retired after a career in finance and tax services at West Penn Power, Omnicare, and Berkheimer Inc. She died while enjoying a sunny October day on her boat with her Cheswick Marina friends. She enjoyed a rich life, highlighted by weekends spent boating, quality time with her grandchildren, and summer vacations to Topsail Island, NC.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association in JoAnn's name (https://ahatribute.funraise.org/fundraiser/joann-jackson-o'hara)

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Upcoming Events

Oct

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Visitation

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

Barnhart Funeral Home

505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601

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Oct

9

Service

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

Barnhart Funeral Home

505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601

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Oct

10

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Bruno Parish

1715 Poplar Street, South Greensburg, PA 15601

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Services provided by

Barnhart Funeral Home

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