Joann Colla 1933-2026

She was born March 18, 1933, in Youngstown.

She was a proud graduate of East High School and began her career working in the offices at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She later continued her working years with the Packaging Corporation of America.

On April 14, 1954, she married Alfred Colla, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in love and devotion.

Joann’s life was centered around her family, which was always her greatest priority. She found her greatest joy in bringing everyone together, especially for her beloved Sunday dinners, where her home was filled with warmth, laughter and love.

Her favorite time of year was Christmas Eve, when she hosted family for the cherished tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Joann’s home was always open, welcoming not only family but anyone who needed a place to gather and feel at home.

She leaves behind her devoted daughters, Patty (Randy) Loncar, Mary Jo Seidner and Susan Morgione; her beloved grandchildren, Lauren, Macy, Nicholas, Tori (Trent), Bobby and Adrianna; her three cherished great-grandchildren, Trent, Willow and Gianna; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Joann is now reunited with her beloved husband, Alfred; her sister, Delores; and her brother, Jim, who preceded her in death.

She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the love she shared so freely with all who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, followed by a Christian burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Professional arrangements are being handled by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, in Joann’s name.

SALUTE!

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