Joanne was born in Pottsville, PA on November 18, 1945, a daughter of the late Pearl (Rhoades) and Joseph Bolinsky.
She belonged to the Senior Centers in both Pottsville and St. Clair. She loved playing bingo at the Cressona Fire Co. as well as visiting the Casinos. Joanne loved to feed her birds in the backyard.
She was wife of the late John Kauffman who passed away June 15, 2011.
Joanne is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Lawell, and her significant other Chuck Taylor, of Pottsville; Christine Mistysyn, of Cumbola; a sister, Mary Jane Pacine, of Florida.
She is also survived by 4 Grandchildren Jerry, Jessica, Shelby, Jenna, and Great Grandchildren Star, Olivia, Simora, and Jesse James. Nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by a grandson Michael, a son John Jr. and a brother Joseph.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.