Josephine L. “Jo” LeVan

Josephine Louise Erickson LeVan, 102, of Warren, PA., died on Saturday August 17, 2024, in the Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA., after an extended illness. 

She was born In Warren, PA on April 11, 1922, and was the daughter of Charles and Mary Juliano Cardamore.  Jo was a lifelong Warren area resident.  She was a 1940 graduate of Warren High School.  Jo was employed with the former New Process Company and National Forge Company, retiring from Warren State Hospital in 1988.  She was member of St. Joseph R.C. Church.  Josephine was a volunteer with W.C.A. Hospital, Jamestown, New York, Warren General Hospital and the Warren Senior Center. 

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Erickson of Warren, PA; 2 grandsons, Michael McGraw and Matthew Johnson; 2 nieces and 2 nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1^st husband, Alfred Erickson Sr. in 1971, 2^nd husband, Ralph “Cookie” LeVan, 1 Son – Alfred “Buddy” Erickson Jr. in 1968, 1 Stepson – Dr. Richard LeVan, 3 Sisters – Delores Cardamore, Sylvia Sandeen, Mary Elizabeth Schraven.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday August 20, 2024, at 10:00 am in St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 PA Ave. West Warren, with Fr. Richard Tomasone, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through a charity of one’s choice or St. Joseph Educational Center Fund, 600 PA Ave. West Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. Warren, PA. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.