Joanne Michaelene Giardina, 89, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Giardina was born on May 8, 1934, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Necaster) Mastrian. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1952 graduate of Farrell High School.

Joanne was the manager of the Shenango Valley Teacher's Credit Union and Postal Credit Union, which merged to become the Shenango Valley Credit Union.

A devout Catholic, Joanne was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell. For several years, she made baptismal garments, and following her retirement, worked as the librarian at the former Our Lady of Fatima Parochial Grade School.

She took pride in giving back to her community, especially while reading to children at the Community Library of the Shenango Valley, Sharon. Joanne recently received the "50 Years of Service" award which is bestowed by the City of Hermitage - Parks and Recreation for exemplary volunteer service.

Joanne also found joy in arts and crafts, especially sewing and crochet. Throughout the years, she made countless caps for people undergoing cancer treatments.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Salvatore Giardina, whom she married on April 14, 1956; four children, Patrick Giardina, West Middlesex, Timothy (Maggie) Giardina, Pickerington, OH, Michael (Cheryl) Giardina, Wampum, PA, and Raymond "Chip" (Anita) Giardina, Pickerington; nine grandchildren, Tony (Erica) Giardina, Franco (Lyndsey) Giardina, Autumn and Rachel Giardina, Megan (Dominic) Iori, Travis Giardina, Caroline (Gio) Scisci, Tiffany (Garrett) Stell, and Nick Giardina; and four great-grandchildren, CeCe Giardina, Gianna Iori, Lino Scisci, and Gianni Giardina.

In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by a sister, Genevieve Wiesen.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to St. John XXIII Home, 2250 Shenango Valley Fwy., Hermitage, PA 16148.

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday (12/26/2023) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Mass of Christian burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, in the church, with Rev. Frank DiCristini, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.