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Joan Ribaudo Obituary
SHAVERTOWN — Joan M. Ribaudo, 48, of Shavertown, Pa., passed away surrounded by family on Oct. 13, 2023, after a long fight with cancer.
Born Sept. 3, 1975, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Jerry and Joan Fustin. Joan was a 1993 graduate of Pittston Area and W-B Vo-Tech. She was the proud co-owner of ABC Hauling for 30 plus years.
Joan loved to travel with family and friends. She loved being a wife and mother; and most recently she became a proud grandmother.
Joan is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ron Ribaudo; children, Liam (Brittnee), Texas, Ronnie (Annie) Kingston, Pa., and Jagger (Ali), Kingston; sisters, Darlene Hoover (Joe), Pittston, Corinne Winter (Ray), Alabama, Alice Helfrich, Alabama; brothers, Shawn Coolbaugh (Julie), West Pittston, Kenneth Coolbaugh (Helen) Swoyersville, Jerry Fustin (Susan), Arkansas, Robert Fustin, Florida; first grandson, Colt Michael Ribaudo, son of Ronnie and Annie.
As per Joan's wishes, there will be no services or viewing. She asked that family spread her cremains off of a cruise ship and some at the campground where she loved spending her time.
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Kay Price families
October 10, 2025
Rest in peace sweet Joan. Missed by so many.
Lisa Barker Zawadzki
October 18, 2023
To the entire Ribaudo family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Joan was such an amazing person and had a smile that could turn the worst day around and a love for her family that will never be forgotten. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
sandy
October 17, 2023
Sorry for your loss , she was a great person. God bless all of you. God has another angel
Baltier family
October 17, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Al,Karen and Angelo Baltier
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joel sicherman
October 16, 2023
Very sad; Joanie's passing is the loss of one of this planet's truly nice people. Our sincerest of condolences. Please take comfort knowing that the many people who crossed paths with Joanie are sad with you.
Weaver/McRoy Family
October 16, 2023
Ribaudo Family,
So sorry to hear of Joan's passing. We became friends through our children, our boys played football together. Memories and a Friendship we will cherish forever.Truly a wonderful person.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kay/Price families
October 15, 2023
The Kay/Price families were so sad to hear of Joan's passing. May the Good Lord welcome her in his loving arms....God Bless her, her family and friends...
Carl Byra
October 15, 2023
Ron I'm so sorry for your loss , Joan was a an amazing woman may she rest in peace,sending prayers for you and your family
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