Joann R. BIROSH

Joann R. BIROSH, 79, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Roulette, died Thursday, June 26, 2025 in her daughter’s home in Shinglehouse. 

Born June 29, 1945, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Leonard F. and Minnie M. Sherwood Jankowski. On September 11, 1965, in Roulette, she married Kenneth G. Birosh, who predeceased her on August 25, 2018. A 1964 graduate of Southside High School in Elmira, NY, she was employed by St. Gobain Container Co. in Port Allegany. Joann was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle in Coudersport. She loved to crochet and excelled in flower arranging. 

Surviving are: a son, Kenneth D. (Penny) Birosh of Port Allegany; three daughters, Cindy A. (Ted) Higinson of Cocoa, FL, Penny L. Lilly of Port Allegany, and Shelly K. Birosh of Shinglehouse; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, John F. Jankowski of Elmira, NY; four sisters, Sandra M. Neefe of Coudersport, Betty J. Shalkowski of Roulette, Donna M. Coates of Coudersport, and Mary A. (Michael) Ritsick of Harleysville; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Edmond Jankowski and Ronald Jankowski; and a sister, Barbara J. Gublo. 

A private graveside service will be held in Hebron Cemetery, Coudersport. Rev. John Minor will officiate. 

Memorials may be made to the Roulette Fire Department. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.