Joann U. Yotko, 80, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Thursday, April 7th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Joann was born in Shenandoah, PA on August 27, 1941, a daughter of the late Josephine (Spolidare) and Victor Jankaitis and lived most of her life in Shenandoah.

She was employed as a Registered nurse at Pinacle Home Health Care. Joann is retired.

She was long time member of the Catholic Daughters.

Joann attended J. W. Cooper HS and the Hazleton Hospital School of Nursing.

She enjoyed going to the casino, going to bingo, watching the Food Network, and Jeopardy.

She was wife of the late Richard Yotko who died in 1980.

Joann was also proceeded in death by her sister Dolly Schiavone and by her longtime companion James Hyland formerly of Mahanoy City.

Joann is survived by two sons, Richard Yotko, and his companion Jonna Hope of

Shenandoah Heights: Steven, husband of Mitzila Yotko, of Bonaire GA. Granddaughter Natalie Yotko of Jensen Beach FL. Grandson Brian Yotko and his wife Jessica of Bonaire GA. and their son Emerson. Granddaughter Courtney Karlavage and her husband Terry of Shenandoah and their son Daishon and daughters Lexus and Novah. Step grandson Mario Ponce and his wife Crystal and their sons Julian and Adrian

And their daughter Maya of Warner Robins GA.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.