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JoAnn O'Hara

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JoAnn O'Hara Obituary

JoAnn (Jackson) O'Hara, 73, of South Greensburg suddenly passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Beloved wife of Robert O'Hara; mother of Dr. Regina (Kyle) Kostyun, of Avon, CT, and David O'Hara, of White Salmon, WA; 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. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at St. Bruno Church, 1715 Poplar St., Greensburg. EVERYONE IS ASKED TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. 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). For online condolences, visit BarnhartFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Cindy Fickley

Earlier today

May you rest in peace.
Love,
Mark and Cindy

Cindy

October 10, 2025

Bob and family, so sorry to hear of JoAnn's passing. Prayers and hugs to you all.
Mike and Cindy

American Heart Association

October 9, 2025

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

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Memorial Events
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Oct

9

Visitation

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

Barnhart Funeral Home

505 East Pittsurgh Street, Greensburg, PA

Oct

9

Visitation

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

Barnhart Funeral Home

505 East Pittsurgh Street, Greensburg, PA

Oct

10

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Bruno Church

1715 Poplar St, Greensburg, PA

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Barnhart Funeral Home

505 East Pittsurgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601

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