Jo Anne Wright

She was born February 14, 1935 in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late John Zollars Knisely and Amelia Knisely.

In March of 1954, she married Herbert Clayton Wright, who died June 8, 2020.

Jo Anne resided most of her life in the Nineveh area. She had operated a ceramics studio from her home. She had a passion for flowers, especially giant sunflowers, and was an avid photographer. Jo Anne used to ride her own a motorcycle. She enjoyed shopping at yard sales and flea markets. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a source of joy in her life.

Surviving are four children, Ruby Kirk, Barbara Karpan (Michael), Carol Pusateri (David), and James Wright; four grandsons, Brandon Henry (Clarissa) and Chad Henry (Brandon Marzke), Nathaniel Wright, and Tristian Wright; two great-grandchildren, Alivia Henry and Preston Burgard. Also surviving is a brother, John Michael Knisely (Virginia); sisters-in law, June and Wanda Wright; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased is a son, David Lynn, who died in infancy; and a sister, Susie Huffman.