Joanne M. Peden, 82, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and a lifelong resident of Upland, PA. During her working years she was a research librarian for Scott Paper and a District Sales Manager for Avon. She was a reading tutor at Our Lady of Charity Church for many years. She also served on the zoning board for Upland Borough. Joanne enjoyed sewing and was a talented china/porcelain painter. She had a deep love for animals and had many throughout the years, including many St. Bernards over the last 45 years.
Joanne will be remembered for her kindness and willingness to always lend a helping hand. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is predeceased by her parents Joe and Mary Mooney; her aunt Ellen Glatts; uncle James Glatts; and sister Mary Agnes Mooney.
Joanne is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years Harold R. Peden; daughter Colleen Peden; brother Harry Jackalous.
Visitation Thursday, December 19, 10am-11am at Our Lady of Charity Church, 231 Upland Rd., Brookhaven, PA, 19015 with a Mass to follow at 11am. Burial SS Peter and Paul, Springfield, PA, 19064. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Providence Animal Center, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA, 19063.
Arrangements made by the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Ave., Brookhaven, PA, 19015. Online condolences can be sent via www.batemanallenfuneralhome.com
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Jo-Ann Hairston says
December 13, 2024 at 12:57 pmMy condolences to you Colleen. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.