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Jo Ann Van Eman
December 4, 1932 to August 11, 2022
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Jo Ann Van Eman, 89, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday morning, August 11, 2022, in UPMC Jameson Care Center. Mrs. Van Eman was born December 4, 1932, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Floyd and Margarite (Flanagan) Cameron. Her husband of 49 years, Kenneth D. Van Eman, whom she married November 21, 1953, preceded her in death July 30, 2003.
A lifelong area resident, Jo Ann attended Shenango High School. A homemaker, she dedicated her life to caring for her husband, their children, and their home. Later in life, she was employed by New Castle YDC, working as a dietary technician for 10 years.
A devout Catholic, Jo Ann was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary site. She actively volunteered at church functions, participated in the Ladies Guild for many years, and volunteered in the cafeteria of the former St. Mary’s Parochial Grade School. An exceptional cook, Jo Ann also had a talent for sewing, knitting, and crafting. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family, especially while camping on family vacations or sharing large meals during the holidays.
Jo Ann is survived by five children, Charles “Chuck” Van Eman (Mary Lynn), of New Castle; Maureen Vandevort (Dale), of Harmony, PA; Darlene “Winkie” Palladino (Keith), of New Wilmington, Thomas Van Eman (Suzanne), of New Castle, JoAnn Norco (John), of New Castle; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by an infant son, Jerry Van Eman, a daughter, Susan Flynn; a granddaughter, Alyssa Van Eman; a brother, Jack Cameron; and her aunt, May Flynn, who helped raise her after the passing of her mother.
Calling hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday (8-15-22) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (8-16-22) in Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Brendan Dawson, as celebrant. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Union Twp.
Eternal rest grant unto Jo Ann, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
