Joan M. Wannamaker's Obituary
Joan M. Wannamaker, age 58 of South Park passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her father Stan Hazlip and her brother James Hazlip.
Joan, affectionately known as Joanie, is the beloved daughter of JoAnn Rigney-West and mother of Jessica (Robert) Lenzi, Jameeka (Brandon) Alston, and Janell (Jarvis) Stoner. She is survived by her 8 grandchildren; Robert Lenzi III, Adrien Brookins, Maliyah Stoner, Roman Lenzi, Ariana Alston, Mariya Stoner, Makai Stoner, and Brandon Alston Jr. Joanie is also survived by brothers Stan and Danny Hazlip of Pittsburgh, Stan (aka Ray) Hazlip of Ohio, and sister Sonja (Henry) Pinnix of Pittsburgh along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Joanie was a 1980 graduate of Baldwin High School and 1985 graduate of University of Pittsburgh. She was devoted to raising her children and caring for others. She spent most of her working years as a child care specialist and nursing aid.
Joanie enjoyed singing and loved to dance. She was faithful in studying and living the Word of God. Joanie had a kind and giving spirit, often giving in secret. She loved to laugh and was a joy to everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
Family and friends are welcomed on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 6 to 8 pm & Friday April 30, 2021 from 10 am until 12 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 12 pm in the Funeral Home's Chapel. Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
In compliance with CDC guidelines only 25 people will be allowed to gather with the family at any given time, please be prepared to wait outdoors, facial coverings are a must and physical distancing is encouraged.
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