JoAnne Marie Wozniak
August 01, 1954 - December 22, 2022
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JoAnne Marie Wozniak
August 01, 1954 - December 22, 2022
Obituary
JoAnne Marie Wozniak, 68, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver following a decades-long fight with breast cancer. Born August 1, 1954, she was a daughter of the late William and Anne (Mihok) Oskowski. A lifelong healer, Ms. Wozniak worked in multiple nursing and nurse education roles at then-Sewickley Hospital and the Medical Center/Heritage Valley—Beaver, where she helped establish the hospital’s cardiac critical care unit. She later worked as a medical technology consultant, where she continued training medical professionals. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters of Science in Nursing from Carlow College and LaRoche College, served as a Sunday School teacher, and loved gardening, including recently becoming certified as a Penn State Master Gardener. She also loved cooking, traveling, and hosting parties for Halloween, New Year’s, and just to gather friends together.
Surviving are a devoted son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Jackie Wozniak, of Alexandria, VA; and daughter and son-in-law, Sara Wozniak-Randall and Chris Randall, of Snoqualmie, WA; two grandchildren, Caleb and Rebekah, who loved Grandma’s late-night ice cream and movie parties; her sister Susan (Alan) Shaffer and brother William (Michelle) Oskowski; her cat Mo; and many family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at Breast Cancer Research Foundation or National Breast Cancer Foundation.
In accordance with JoAnne’s wishes, she will be cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMTAION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Rd., Beaver Falls, was honored to provide care and guidance to JoAnne’s family during this time.
19 responses to JoAnne Marie Wozniak
Joni mihalic and family says:
December 23, 2022
My condolences go out to the entire family. Your mom was such a strong woman. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Greg and Sue Steele says:
December 23, 2022
Joanne was such an inspiration to us both. She fought such a long hard battle with so much courage and strength. We have wonderful memories of shared mission trips to Mexico and a life changing trip to Israel. She brought much fun and joy to those experiences. We are praying for God to pour out His strength and peace today and in the days ahead as you grieve.
Robert J Brooks says:
December 24, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss
Nicole Scott says:
December 24, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a kind and funny women. I have such wonderful memories of various Girl Scouts events of her, from when we were kids.
Julie Smith says:
December 24, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to Richard, Sara and families. Your mom was a beautiful, kind and fun loving lady! We are grateful to have known her. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.