Joann C. Patterson

Joann Cathryn Patterson, 58, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 3, 1965 in Penn Hills. Joann attended Penn Hills school district where graduated as a valedictorian in 1983 and subsequently attended the University of Pittsburgh where she obtained her bachelors degree focused on child development. Joann worked for many years as a social worker for Circle C youth & family services, the former North Versailles K-Mart as a store associate, the PA Department of Welfare as an income maintenance caseworker and Seneca Retirement community as a CNA. When Joann wasn’t working a double you could find her at one of her grandchildren’s sporting events from baseball & softball tournaments to cheer & dance competitions. Joann spent years as cheerleading coach for the McKeesport Little Tigers, served on the board for the McKeesport Girls softball league and enjoyed spending any remaining time in the day with her family. She will be greatly missed by friends, coworkers and family. She is survived by her husband, of 29 years, TaRon G. Patterson; children, Taron G. Patterson Jr., Kayla Patterson, Jonathan T. (Jessica) Patterson, Jenay (Brian) Moore, and Taryn (Gregory Clemons) Patterson; grandchildren, Jassiah, Trentan, Kaiden, Jayci, Nico, Gianna, Avianna, Brian Jr., Braden, MaKenzie, Kennedy and Raegan. There is no visitation. Memorial service will be private. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com