Age 74, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. Beloved wife of 25 years of William H. Burns; loving mother of Danielle (Richard) Garner, James Ropar and LaTicco (Ingrid) Robinson; cherished grandmother of Isabella Ropar, Micah Ropar, Sophia Ropar, Zoe Rennee Garner and Samuel Garner; sister of Barbara (Ed) Arthur and Clifford (Marla) Burchell.

Joanne loved camping in her camp in Tidiute, traveling and most of all, her Boxer dogs.

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 9-10 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Joanne's name to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or at www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org