Joanne Marie Yarrish

Joanne Marie Yarrish, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 19th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Saint Clair, PA on January 7, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Hoffer) Burke, wife of the late Joseph T. Burke.
She was the widow of John J. Yarrish who passed away in 1972.
In addition to her parents, Joanne is also preceded in death by her brother, John A. Zelinsky.
She attended St. Clair schools.
Joanne retired from Schuylkill Haven Trust after years of service as a bank teller. She was also formerly employed by Lewis News Agency, Schuylkill Haven.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.
Joanne also belonged to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer Hill's quilting group.She enjoyed volunteering her time with the Schuylkill Haven Food Pantry, and the Red Cross Blood Drives at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven.
Joanne is survived by two sons: Michael J. Yarrish, of Harrisburg; & Patrick J. Yarrish, of Orwigsburg, five grandchildren: Allison Burke, wife of Kevin, Jacqueline Lockowitz, wife of Justin, John Yarrish, Kimberly Yarrish, & Jamie Donahue, wife of Jason, two great-grandchildren: Kara Burke, & Mollie Burke.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 25th at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven.
A viewing will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 AM until the time of service.
Interment will follow the service at St. Ambrose Cemetery, Cressona, PA.
At the family's request, memorial donations in Joanne's memory may be forwarded to St. Jude's Children's Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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