Joanna Bretelson

BRETELSON, Joanna R. age 68, passed away at Grandview Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003. She was a loving wife and mother. Joanna graduated from Julienne High School in 1952. She was a manager for Wright-Patt Credit Union for 21 yrs. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Catherine (Kearns) Finch; a brother, Robert Finch; and a sister, Catherine (Finch)Collins; Survivors include Wilbur, her loving husband of 49 yrs.; her children, Steven (Cynthia), Julie, Douglas, John (Rose), Patrick (Pamela); her grandchildren, Kasey, Kelly, Christopher, Michael, Timothy, Briana, Kelsey, Tristan, and Makenzie; 2 sisters, Winifred and Mary; and a host of family and friends. Joanna will be remembered most for her unconditional love and giving nature. Family will receive visitors at the Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. on Tuesday, Sept.30, 2003 from 5-8 pm. Services will be held at St. Helen Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct.1, 2003 at 10:00am with a brief viewing at 9:30 am. Father Paul DeLuca will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Assoc.