JoAnn M. Grodzki, 71, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 20th, peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer.

JoAnn was born in Shenandoah, PA on April 2, 1943, a daughter of the late Sophie (Wardigo) and Michael Belzo.


She was a member of St Casimir Church Shenandoah, PA 17976.


She had graduated from the former Immaculate Heart High School.

She had worked for the Borough of Shenandoah as the Borough Secretary, the Federal Bureau of Investigations and many years at the former Father Walter J. Ciszek School in Shenandoah.

She was an active member of the Amvet's Lady's Auxiliary for the Walter H. Wardigo (JoAnn's Great Uncle) Post in Shenandoah.

JoAnn enjoyed crocheting, playing cards with family, and spending time with her granddaughters.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 30 years Anthony F. Grodzki Sr.

JoAnn is survived by a son, Anthony F. Grodzki Jr., of Shenandoah; a daughter, Angel Grodzki, of Mahanoy City; 2 Grandchildren Brittni Lynn Vernitsky and Isabella Jude Kramer a sister, Rosemarie, wife of Thomas M. Kupchinsky, of State College, a brother, Michael J. Belzo Jr., husband of Shirley Belzo, of Meriden Conn; several nieces and nephews.


The family would like to thank everyone that was involved with her care during her illness.


Religious Service at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Shenandoah, with Monsignor Bocian officiating will be held at the discretion of the family.

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.