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M. JoAnne Shively Obituary
She was born July 5, 1946, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Marjorie F. (Mitchell) and Paul E. Mottern.
On June 14, 1969, she married Thomas P. Shively, who survives.
She was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church of Punxsutawney.
JoAnne was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and received her bachelor's degree from Grove City College.
She enjoyed gardening, playing piano and keyboard, genealogy, cooking and baking.
She was a charter member of the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society.
JoAnne taught lessons on the piano and keyboard for more than 40 years.
In addition to her husband, surviving relatives include two children, son Daniel W. Shively and wife Denise of Bishop, California, and daughter Sharon R. LaBorde and husband Paul of Sykesville; two grandchildren, Shawn and Samantha LaBorde; a brother, Larry Mottern of New Jersey; and two nieces, Pam and Denise.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel J. Shively.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at the Deeley Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.
Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Punxsutawney.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Shively to the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society, 401 W. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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March 19, 2017
Hello. I would like to send my condolences to (Uncle) Tom Shively and the rest of the family. Sincerely, Amy Lou Byers.
February 27, 2017
JoAnne was a tireless worker for the Mauk-Gaul reunion activities. I send sincere expressions of sympathy to her family. Blessings, Marilyn Stein Underhill
Fred Bowser
February 20, 2017
Sharon,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Fred Bowser
robin thomas
February 8, 2017
We had not seen joanne since Jodi Pahoundis left the hospital almost five years ago. They were in rehab together and Joanne was such a help with Jodi as they talked, laughed and whenever Jodi left she gave her a book. Yes she still treasures that book today. I think Joanne would be so proud of what Jodi has done since her stroke.She is now working part time at Goodwill in Falls Creek, she is also studying to get her permit to drive. What a change. We have a saying All in God's good time. Joanne helped with teaching her to talk and I am so greatful to that. Joanne was such a special lady and we will miss knowing she is here on earth but what joy she is having with our Lord and Savior there in heaven. Someday we will see her again, but until then our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God grant you peace at this difficult time. Miss you Joanne. God speed.
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Joanne was a lovely lady who taught me piano lessons for several years. My sympathies to her family for your loss. I'm sure she playing piano happily today in Heaven.
Dawn Anthony Kopp
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