Joan (Scopelliti) Zawisza

Joan Zawisza, 71, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, October 9th, at home with her family by her side.

Born in Shamokin on May 26, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Joseph L. & Betty Agnes (Laubach) Scopelliti.

She was a 1971 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamokin.

Joan was a 1976 graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science. She was named "Sweetheart" of the Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Kappa Psi, and was also Campus Queen.

During college, Joan met Dr. Michael J. Zawisza, her loving husband of 49 years.

She was employed as a pharmacist for 33 years.

Joan was an active member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. She served on the finance council, was the former President of the school's Parent/Teacher Association, and assisted with marriage preparation classes for 25 years.

Joan also belonged to Schuylkill County Conservancy.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by four children: Dr. Joseph Zawisza, husband of Dr. Angela Zawisza, Orwigsburg, Dr. Daniel Zawisza, husband of Bethany, Somerset, Dr. Margaret Young, wife of Dr. David Young, Orwigsburg, & Irene Boll, wife of Dylan, Sinking Spring, three siblings: Joseph Scopelliti II, husband of Kim, Annette Nagle, wife of George, & Michael Scopelliti, husband of Lori, and several nieces & nephews. Joan was an extremely devoted "Grammy" to her 12 beloved grandchildren: Jacob, Gabriel, Dominic, & Eli Zawisza, Adam, Nicholas, Joshua, & Benjamin Zawisza, Luke, Peter, & Agnes Young, & Adeline Boll.

A Viewing will be held at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, from 6-8 PM on Sunday, October 20th.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 21st at 10:30 AM at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. An additional time for viewing will be held at the church from 9:15-10:15 AM Monday.

Interment will follow mass at St. Ambrose Cemetery, Cressona.

At the family's request, contributions in Joan's memory may be made to St. Ambrose RCC, 201 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.