Of North Tonawanda, New York entered into rest on August 30, 2026 at the age of 84. Cherished love of Joseph Papp. Beloved mother of Eleanor (Salvatore) Ricchiazzi, Elizabeth (Matt Bursik) Nelson and the late Joseph Papp Jr. Mother in law of Pamela Papp. Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren. Great grandmother of 10 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Robert (Donna) Dearstyne. Aunt of Barbara (Doug) Olson. Predeceased by 1 niece and 1 nephew. Family and friends may call on Wednesday September 9, 2026 from 3-6pm at DENGLER, ROBERTS PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd. East Amherst, NY 14051, where a Celebration of Life Service will follow at 6pm. Joanne was a Registered Nurse and a Critical Care Clinical Instructor for Kaleida Health for over 40 years. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Buddy's Second Chance Rescue in Joanne's memory.
