JARACZ

JOANN MARY

Age 93, of Brookline, on Friday, August 8, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Walter Jaracz; loving mother of Walter Jaracz, Marilyn (late Bill) Abbott, Edward Jaracz, Michael Jaracz and the late John (surviving Rita) Jaracz and the late Linda Jaracz; dear sister of Caryl (late Joseph) Lupinacci and the late Thomas (surviving Patricia) LeJeune, Jack (surviving Joanie) LeJeune, Donald (surviving Ruth) LeJeune and Sus Ann (surviving Jack) Rebeck; sister in law of the late Thomas Jaracz; cherished grandmother of Heather, Sommer, Joy, Holly, April, Tina, Aimee, and Natasha; and nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.

Her unwavering commitment to her daughter, Linda, was unmatched and recognized by all.

Joann worked at South Side Hospital as a nurse's assistant for 18 years followed by working as a private duty caregiver to Brookline residents for eight years.

Her love of family, relatives, and friends was easily recognized, as she aimed to please everyone she encountered from her smile, conversations, and gentle personality to her cooking and baking for all; among her many specialties were pierogies, breads, rolls, cakes and pies. She was the epitome of love, grace, and kindness, teaching us the true and lasting meaning of life. Her love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and devotion to Mother Mary was central in her life, giving her enduring strength and happiness each day.

Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Family and friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216, Dormont, 412-531-4000. Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Lupus Foundation of America (lupus.org). Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com.