Jo Ann Streb

Jo Ann Streb peacefully passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by her family. Born on September 1, 1937, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Jo Ann lived a life defined by love, compassion, and service to others.

She attended St. Michael’s Grammar School and continued her education at Catholic High School before pursuing her calling in nursing. Jo Ann completed her training at St. Joseph’s Nursing School and went on to become a proud and dedicated Registered Nurse. She worked the night shift five days a week, determined and focused on saving up for the wedding dress of her dreams.

In 1958, after five years of courtship (and even attending senior prom together), Jo Ann married the love of her life, John Adam Streb. Together, they shared 67 years of devoted marriage, building a life grounded in love, family, and commitment.

Jo Ann will be remembered for her deep kindness, gentle heart, and unwavering dedication—both as a nurse, friend, and loving mother. Her compassion touched the lives of everyone she cared for, and her legacy lives on in the many people she nurtured and supported throughout her life.

Jo Ann is survived by her Devoted Husband, John “Jack” Adam Streb; Loving Children, Theresa Ann “Terry” McPherson (Jason), Mary Elizabeth ”Betsy” Caulk (Steve) and Kathleen Kase (Michael); Dear Grandchildren Michelle Elizabeth, Jennifer Ann, Jessica Caroline and Kathleen (Kasey) Nicole; 7 Cherished Great-Grandchildren; Loving Sister Patricia Sturm.

She is predeceased by her parents, Joseph Salvatore and Audrey Helene Merendino.

A visitation for Jo Ann will be held Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at MMP, Inc., 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady Of The Chesapeake, 8325 Ventnor Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122.