Joann M. Lazzaro

Of Forest Hills, age 71, died on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Joann was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph N. and Catherine P. (Ossler) Lazzaro.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Phillip (surviving spouse, Dolores) Lazzaro.

Joann is survived by her siblings, Michael Lazzaro, Stephen (Janet) Lazzaro, Richard (Adrienne) Lazzaro, Patricia Lazzaro and Mary Beth (Tim) Kernan.

She is also survived by nieces and nephews; grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

 Joann was a 1970 graduate of Churchill High school and attended Penn State, Shenango Campus. She began her professional career in management with Thrift Drug and continued with Eckerd Drugs and Rite Aid as buyouts occurred. She later took a position with Target for 11 years before finally landing with CVS Caremark, now a division of Aetna, and where she was currently employed.

 Joann had a great love for her family and her friends and enjoyed any chance to spend time with them. Music was of particular interest to her as was rooting for the Pittsburgh sports teams, especially her beloved Penguins. Her family will miss her, her generous spirit, great sense of humor, and her wonderful storytelling.

Friends are welcome on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Avenue at Cable Avenue, East Pittsburgh (412-824-8800).

 Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maurice Church (St. Joseph the Worker Parish) on Friday at 10 a.m.

Joann will be laid to rest in Good Shepherd Cemetery.