Joanne Kurtz Ahlstrom's Obituary
Joanne K. Ahlstrom, age 87, of Ross, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Survived by her sister Marian J. Allen, niece Sara and nephew Bill (Machiko).Beloved mother of Karin Jackson (Chester). Grandmother of Brandon Jackson (Rachel), Geneva Jackson, Robert Wright, Eboney Wright-Simmons (Colie) and Bobby Ralls. Also survived by great-aunt Ruth Morgan and several cousins, great- and great-great -grand-children, great-nieces and a great-nephew. Joanne worked as a librarian and Spanish teacher for the North Hills School District for 23 years. A worldwide traveler, Jo also enjoyed reading, attending plays and concerts and spending time with friends and family. She was a longtime member of AAUW and Delta Kappa Gamma. Her kind and generous spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew her.A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 11:30am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to support your local library.
Memorial Service:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Service will be held in the funeral home chapel.
Thursday, December 14, 11:30 AM
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