Joan J. Panza

Age 80, of Sharpsburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, December 16. She was the loyal wife of the late Richard C. Panza for 63 years. Loving mother of Richard Panza (Bev), Holly Panza, April Bear (Bear), Julie Humble (Shane), and her beloved daughters, Bonnie Bokor (Steve) and Robin Panza (Norm Suwalski) who she is now reunited with in heaven. Cherished grandmother of Victoria and Tre Panza, Crystal Ohm (Brandon), Bobby Matthews (Danielle), Michael Matthews (Heather), Cody Matthews (Lauryn), Brandi Justice (Jeff), Brandon Bear, Tysen, Devyn, Grayden and Westyn Humble. Doting great-grandmother of Max, Ori, Kaya, Myles, Gabriella, Charli-Joan, and Lowen.
She also leaves behind her sisters Paula Banachoski and Catherine Campbell who were dear to her heart.
She dedicated her life to her family, a constant source of love and giving.  She held down the fort at Expert Window Cleaning, the business that she owned with her late husband for 60+ years.
She will be deeply missed! We are forever thankful to have had her in our lives and will cherish every memory. Friends received Wednesday 2-8 p.m. in SLATER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. SHARPSBURG (formerly Worrell Funeral Home, Inc.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ The King Parish in St. Mary Church on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 USA (donors@stjude.org).

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