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
Jenn, Steve, Eddie and Whitley says:
December 24, 2022
We send our condolences and prayers. We are blessed to have been able to meet your mom and to see the joy she had for you and your children.
Scott and Karlyn Wilson says:
December 24, 2022
Memories of your mom will always bring a smile. Prayers for you and the family.
Tammy and Rich Wozniak says:
December 25, 2022
We do not remember days but moments. Do not cry because I am gone. Cherish all of our moments.
May you be at peace Jo.
Judi Early says:
December 25, 2022
JoAnne was one of the most amazing women I’ve ever met. What an honor and privilege to know her, call her friend, and serve alongside her so many times on our Mexico mission trips. Jo was funny and kind and courageous and generous and compassionate and oh how she loved her kids!!! I’m a better person for having known her; she blessed us all and we will miss her until we can be with her again. My deepest sympathy to all who loved her so much, especially Richard and Sara and her grandchildren. I will be keeping you in my heart and prayers. Thank you, JoAnne, for living so well ❤️
Lynn Betz says:
December 27, 2022
To JoAnne’s family: May the comfort of memories and peace be with you. I had the pleasure of working with her at the Medical Center. Her smiling eyes, warmth and energy which she brought to her job made her a joy to work with.