Joanne S. Puharic Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joanne S. Puharic of Claymont, Delaware, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 4, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Lavina Shanahan (Smith) and John Shanahan; her husband Donald S. Puharic; and her siblings, Jack Shanahan, Mary Daly (Edward) and Msgr.

She is survived by : her children, Colleen Donithan, D. J. (Brenda), Terri Esposito and Erin Giordano (Thomas II); and her grandchildren, Brian, Adam Donithan, Brooke, Jacob, Joshua Puharic, Nadia, Anthony Esposito, Thomas III and Justin Giordano.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Chimbote Foundation https://chimbotefoundation.org.