JoAnn (Plevnic) Lupo, 83 of Bessemer passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2021, in the emergency room at the St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. JoAnn was born in Bessemer on Jan. 28, 1938, daughter of Vincent and Antionette Farina Plevnic. She married the late Jack (Putsy) Lupo on Oct. 11, 1958.
She attended Mount Jackson High, graduating with the class of 1955. JoAnn was the proud owner and stylist of JoAnn's Beauty Shoppe in Bessemer for 36 years. She and her family were devoted members of the Holy Spirit Parish and attended St. Anthony Church. JoAnn enjoyed baking and Polka music. She was a member of the Polka Boosters and SNPJ.
She leaves behind her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Krista Lupo at home; sister, Ellen Sanders of Bessemer; and many beloved nieces and nephews and their families.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; and brother, Vincie.
A private Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Fr. Anthony Sciarappa of Holy Spirit Parish. Joann will be laid to rest next to her husband in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home.