Joanne M. McLaughlin

She was born Wednesday, March 15, 1944 in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late John McLaughlin and Margaret Gallagher McLaughlin.

Joanne was a volunteer for the Greene County Meals on Wheels and was a supporter of the Bowlby Public Library, She was an avid Bridge player, a member of the Bunco Club, and loved tennis. Joanne was a Patron of the Arts including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and was a devoted grandmother. She worked as an elementary school teacher in the Central Greene School District for more than 30 years.

Surviving are 1 Daughter: Leanna (Rich) Anderson, of Mars, PA., 1 Son: Bernie (Teri) Martinelli, of Mechanicsburg, PA.,

4 Grandsons: Alex Martinelli, Drew Martinelli, Luke Anderson, and Jake Anderson, 1 Sister: Margery (Nathan) Cobb, of Cambridge, MA., 1 Nephew Ethan (Laura) Cobb

Deceased are 1 Sister: Elizabeth McLaughlin and 1 Brother: John "Little J" McLaughlin

It was Joanne's request to have no public visitation but to have a celebration of life. There will be a public lunch event to celebrate her life at Noon on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Rohanna's Restaurant 1005 Rolling Meadows Road Waynesburg. Milliken and Throckmorton FH,Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,197 N. Maiden St Waynesburg, PA 15370 were entrusted with her arrangements. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.