Joanne Boggan

Joanne Boggan, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, after an extended illness at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

Joanne was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 28, 1936.

Joanne was married to Willie L. Boggan “The Love of Her Life” for 67 years. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Although they had none of their own, Joanne had a heart for children. Before her health failed, Joanne worked on the youth council at Shiloh Baptist Church, a big sister at Sarah Reed and a foster grandma. She and her sister, Dorothy L. Hayes, were good cooks and served as cooks for various events at Shiloh Baptist Church. Joanne was well known for her 7-up cake and chocolate chip cookies. 

In addition to her parents, James F. and Dorothy (Kaufman) Hayes Sr., and sister, she is preceded in death by her brothers, James Hayes Jr., Ronnie Hayes, Bobby Hayes, Richard Hayes and George Hayes. 

Friends may call at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Inc. Downtown, 602 West Tenth Street, on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. 

Joanne’s life philosophy was, “I don’t regret a moment I gave to the Lord”. Joanne was curious and excited to grow in her knowledge of and relationship with God.  As a result, her curiosity of knowing God deepened her desire to one day realize the amazing promises that God had in store for her.  Monday, her heart was overwhelmed with joy as she was granted full access to her to all the promises God has kept in store for her.  God’s faithfulness never ceases.