Joanne R. Abrams

Joanne R. Abrams, age 92, of Alliance died peacefully Saturday October 14, 2023 at her home.

She was born February 6, 1931 in Mercer, Pennsylvania to James N. Barnes and Lucille (Russell) Barnes Miller.

Joanne was employed as a Cook for Alliance City Schools for seventeen years, before retiring in 1986.

She formerly attended Union Avenue United Methodist Church. Joanne was a member of the former Alliance Jaycette’s, and enjoyed the Retired Cook’s get-together.

She will be loved and missed by her family, including her daughter, Nancy Castellucci (John Christian); her son, Scott Abrams; and her grandchildren; Matt (Tammy) Castellucci, Russ Castellucci, Tiffany Abrams, and Brandon Abrams.

Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, her son, William S. “Bill” Abrams Jr., her sister, Myrna Zamagias, and her husband, William S. Abrams Sr. whom she married September 18, 1952, and who died May 11, 2019.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2023 at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with Pastor Jody Hill officiating.

Friends may call from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Friday with interment to follow at Highland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to Aultman Alliance Hospice, 270 East State St. Suite 130, Alliance, Ohio 44601, for their kind and compassionate care.