Joanne Fajack

BOARDMAN — JoAnne P. Fajack, 88, passed away Saturday morning, March 11, 2023, at Briarfield Place.

She was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ralph and Maryanne Agresti Pallante.

JoAnne was a graduate of The Rayen School. She devoted her life to taking care of her family and raising her grandchildren. Along with her husband, she was a member of the FOP Retirees.

JoAnne was very creative, whether it’s doing crafts or being an artist. She enjoyed going to the Shaker Woods festivals and selling her items.

JoAnne is survived by her three children, Michele (Gary) Nicholson of Painesville, Ralph M. (Veronica) Fajack of Boardman and Sonja (Scott) Morton of Canal Fulton; grandchildren, Katie, Lizz, Nick, Mike, Chris, Jake, Zach, Chelsie, Alexis and Tiffany; many great-grandchildren; and her beloved friend and caregiver, Liz Hamilton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Judgie” Fajack, whom she married April 7, 1956 and who passed away Dec. 28, 2016; daughter-in-law, Maria Fajack; and a sister, Angela Branson.

Private family services will be held Friday, March 17, 2023, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, material tributes may take the form of donations to Angels for Animals, 4750 OH-165 Canfield, OH 44406.