Mary Joanne (Schiano) Latini

Mary “Joanne” (Schiano) Latini, 89, of West Kittanning, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 10. 2024. She was born January 12, 1935 in Kittanning to Ralph and Annabelle Schiano, and was a lifelong resident of the community.  She was retired from Kroger, where she worked for 35 years.  Joanne loved shopping, going to the beach, music and dancing, and spending time with family.  Prior to her 10 year plus bout with dementia, she was an excellent cook for all family gatherings. She was the life of the party and lit up the room with her smile. 

Left behind to forever cherish her memory includes her daughters, Debbie (Stan) Sadeski, of Ford City and Susie (Mike) Davis, of Kittanning; grandsons, Bradley Davis, Brett (Jenna) Crissman, Chad Crissman and Sean (Stephanie) Crissman; great-grandchildren, Avelyn, Madelyn, Colton and Julius Nello; sister, Genevieve Grinder, of Buffalo, NY; son-in-law, Todd Crissman; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Nello Latini; daughter, Angela Crissman; and brother, Ralph Schiano. 

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to her caregivers for their exceptional care and to the Lutheran Senior Life Hospice care team. 

A private viewing will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024 at St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, 101 West High St., Kittanning, PA 16201 with The Very Reverend Eric J. Dinga, V.F. officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Kittanning, Pa.

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