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Joan M. Jannetti
August 3, 1935 to July 2, 2022
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Joan M. DeMatteis Jannetti, 86, of Union Township. passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born August 3, 1935 in Butler, PA and was the youngest of eleven children born to the late Vincent and Antonia (Nanni) DeMatteis. Surviving at home is her loving husband, Harry D. Jannetti, whom she married on August 12, 1961. It was God’s plan for her to meet Harry, who was the love of her life, and they were blessed to have spent over sixty years together.
Joan was a devoted member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus site. She was a devout Catholic and a prayer warrior, always praying for her family and friends. Joan graduated from high school in Butler and went on to earn her nursing degree from the New Castle Hospital School of Nursing. Joan’s love of children led her to a career as a pediatric nurse, first at Jameson Hospital and then ending her career with Dr. James Sommerfield where she retired in 1996. Joan enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. She cherished all the time she spent with her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she is survived by three daughters, Susan (Tim) Sallmen, Lynne (Lee) Ransom, Karen (Rich) Stewart, her eight grandchildren, Lucas (Krista), Jordan and fiancé Lisa, Alexa Ransom, Nicole and Tim Sallmen, RJ, Ryan and Marina Stewart; three great grandchildren, Riley, Bella and Kash; her sister, Angela DeMatteis and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her son, Harry V. Jannetti, two brothers, Domenic and Michael Angelo and her sisters, Ann, Clara, Elisa, Violet, Sylvia, Eleanor and Anita.
Visitation is Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S. Mill St. A procession will leave the funeral home on Thursday at 10:30 am for Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church for a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 am by Rev. Father Brendan Dawson. Burial will take place at Madonna Cemetery.
Eternal rest grant unto Joan, 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.
