Joann M. Panetta

PANETTA, JoAnn M. Age 71, of Elmira, NY and Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on July 7, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. JoAnn was born in Elmira on May 10, 1950, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Bonsignore) Panetta. JoAnn retired from the Elmira City School District for over 20 years as a teachers aide and she enjoyed traveling with her family. JoAnn is survived by her daughters, Kelly (Daniel) Beam and Angela (Joshua) Smith; longtime companion of 25 years, William Bailey; step daughters, Stacey (JP) Zisk and Amy (Terry) Wise; grandchildren, Nickolas (Monica Reilly), Hannah (Victor Smith), Izabella, Dominick, Camilla, Mikael, Khloe, Gage; step grandchildren, Wyatt and Ryleigh; brother, Anthony (MaryEllen) Panetta Jr.; and sister, Donna Costley; Family and friends are invited to attend calling hour on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in St. Patrick’s Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 3:30pm with Fr. Richard Farrell as Celebrant. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.