Joanne Graziano Anderson, 80, of Warren, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 26, 2023.

She was born in Warren, PA, on December 15, 1942, the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Mary Scalise Graziano.

Joanne was a graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1961. She then graduated in 1964 from Clarion University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. Joanne taught at Irvinedale Elementary School from 1964-1968.

She then became a stay-at-home mom until 1975 when she started teaching at St. Joseph Catholic School, retiring after 24 years. She loved the kids and was also a coordinator for preparing the children for Reconciliation and the First Holy Eucharist. While a teacher at St. Joe’s she was Eucharistic Minister for 16 years.

On November 27, 1965, she married the love of her life Paul E. Anderson Jr., in St. Joseph R.C. Church, and he preceded her in death on June 16, 2002.

Joanne loved talking to people and could pick up a conversation with a total stranger, and still act like they were her best friend. She had many wonderful friends throughout her life. She enjoyed going out for lunches or just simply talking with them. She enjoyed traveling, one of her special trips was to Italy to see where her roots had started.

Her best vacations were one’s she took with her family. Every year for 30 some years they went to the beaches of Delaware and have many great memories. After retiring she was involved with outside activities, volunteering for hospice, Pastoral Council, College Club, and a member of the local Moose Club.

She is survived by her children Jeni Sherrard and husband Mike (her # 1 Son-in Law) of Warren, PA and Cheryl Anderson of Delaware; Grandsons, Kurt and Emyle Sherrard, and Sammy Sherrard (the loves of her life); nephews, Jim and Cindy Graziano, Joe and Lisa Graziano, John Graziano, Jerry and Tracy Graziano, Paul and Debbie Slagle, and John Martin Jr.; great nephews Joey Graziano, Paul and Laura Slagle, and Shawn and Mandy Slagle; two great nieces, Kaitlyn and Anna Graziano.

In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her brother, Jim Graziano; granddaughter Lexi Sherrard; sister-in-law Ada “Punkie” Slagle; and her in laws Paul E. Anderson Sr. and Ada Anderson

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren, PA.

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren PA, 16365 or the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org, or Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.