Joann M. (Klak) Barna, 91, of Hopewell, passed away on July 21st, 2025, at The Celebration Villa of Chippewa surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 5th, 1934, a daughter of the late Vincent and Pauline Klak.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Joseph Barna, a son, Richard Barna, her siblings and their spouses, Sophie (Victor) Andreatta, Dorothy (Ercole) DiNinno, Henry (Mary) Klak, Ed (Shirley) Klak and two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Michael (Natalie) Barna Jr., Barbara Ann Barna, Veronica Barna and Richard Jula. She is survived by her loving children, David (Deborah) Barna, Diane (Tom) Canning and Jon (Becky) Barna, her three grandchildren, Michael, Alex, and Megan, her sister, Flo Jula, her brother-in-law and her sister-in-law, Robert (Rita) Barna.
Joann was a faithful member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish and St. Titus Roman Catholic Church of Aliquippa. She actively contributed to her community as a member of Red Hat society and Eager Beaver bowling lead. She cherished her role as the heart of her family. Every moment spent with her loved one was a treasure, from lively holiday gatherings to quiet evenings sharing stories. Her presence was a comforting constant and a source of strength and unwavering support that knitted them all together.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gateway Hospice and Celebration Villa and Dr. Ashwini Gandhe for the excellent care provided to Joann.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Joann to Laughlin Memorial Library, 99 11th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 26th at 10:30 a.m. in St. Titus Roman Catholic Church, 952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Joseph Barna, a son, Richard Barna, her siblings and their spouses, Sophie (Victor) Andreatta, Dorothy (Ercole) DiNinno, Henry (Mary) Klak, Ed (Shirley) Klak and two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Michael (Natalie) Barna Jr., Barbara Ann Barna, Veronica Barna and Richard Jula. She is survived by her loving children, David (Deborah) Barna, Diane (Tom) Canning and Jon (Becky) Barna, her three grandchildren, Michael, Alex, and Megan, her sister, Flo Jula, her brother-in-law and her sister-in-law, Robert (Rita) Barna.
Joann was a faithful member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish and St. Titus Roman Catholic Church of Aliquippa. She actively contributed to her community as a member of Red Hat society and Eager Beaver bowling lead. She cherished her role as the heart of her family. Every moment spent with her loved one was a treasure, from lively holiday gatherings to quiet evenings sharing stories. Her presence was a comforting constant and a source of strength and unwavering support that knitted them all together.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gateway Hospice and Celebration Villa and Dr. Ashwini Gandhe for the excellent care provided to Joann.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Joann to Laughlin Memorial Library, 99 11th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 26th at 10:30 a.m. in St. Titus Roman Catholic Church, 952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.