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Joanna Beckage Obituary
Born in Jessup, she was the daughter of the late Natale and Annette Torti Perotti. A graduate of Jessup High School, she was employed in the local garment industry before retirement.
Joanna's family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Lackawanna Health and Rehabilitation Center for all of their compassionate care.
Surviving are a son, Gabriel Stephen Beckage and wife, Ann Marie, Dickson City; daughters, Jean Marie Jarosh and husband, Raymond, Throop; and Lynn Ziesemer and husband, Mark, Montdale; grandchildren, Eric, Justin and Amber Beckage; Staff Sgt. Raymond Jarosh and wife, Athena; Jennifer Fagan and husband, AJ; Robert, Randy and Jessica Jarosh; Holly Spencer and husband, Corie; Zachary Ziesemer and wife, Kaily; and Gabrielle Ziesemer; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Cassandra, Alexander, Benjamin, Lucas, Zoey, Natalie and Piper; sister, Marie Dubas and husband, Joseph, Clarks Summit; several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Joseph Perotti.
The funeral will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the Arthur A. Albini Funeral Home, 1003 Church St., Jessup, with Divine Liturgy at 10:30 in SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 135 River St., Olyphant, to be celebrated by the Rev. Nestor Iwasiw, pastor. Interment, parish cemetery, Peckville.
Friends and family may call Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cindy Gasper
July 14, 2016
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I became friendly with her when my mom was a patient at Lackawanna rehabilitation center. I always enjoyed her company and conversations. I will be keeping your family in my prayers.
LORETTA LYNN LONDON
July 14, 2016
MY DEAREST AUNT JOANNA, YOU WERE ALWAYS MY SPECIAL AUNT YOU WERE LIKE A MOTHER TO ME. TO THIS DAY THERE ARE CERTAIN SMELLS THAT TAKE ME BACK DECADES WITH FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR HOME YOUR PORCH YOUR GARDEN & PLAYING WITH GABE, JEAN & LYNN. YOU AND UNCLE GABE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND IN MY MIND. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES IT WAS A BLESSING TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE. I LOVE AND MISS YOU. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE IN HEAVEN WITH GRAMMA,UNCLE GABE & DAD.
ALICE LUKASCHUNS
July 14, 2016
Sorry to hear about your mom gabe. and lynn.RIP
Lori McCarthy
July 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss. She was always so nice! You're all in our prayers.
Love,
Lori, Ken, Caleb & Jonah
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