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Joanne Costy, age 79, of Port Carbon, PA , passed away Sunday, July 20th, 2025 at her home with family by her side.
Born in Pottsville, PA on October 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sara (Solt) Berzowski.
Joanne was a graduate of Minersville High School, Class of 1963, She then was a graduate of Empire Beauty School in Pottsville, where she also was a teaching instructor. She later worked and managed the Regis Hair Salon in the Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville. Joanne also graduated from McCann Business School with a Specialized Associates Degree in Marketing and Management in 1998. Joanne was beautiful, kind, and loving and enjoyed listening to music and reading a good book.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Paul D. Costy, Jr., a grandson Jeremy "JJ" Costy, and brothers: William and John Berzowski.
Joanne is survived by a son David P. Costy and his companion Stacy Salaki, Port Carbon; a daughter Cheri Scott, Laramie, WY; six grandchildren: Jacqueline, Gina, Carina Costy, Travis and Garrett Scott, and Avalon Kimmel; seven great grandchildren: Logan, Thalya, Levi, Ruger, Delaney, Alexander, and Jax; and nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon on Wednesday July 30th at 7PM, with Deacon John Setlock Officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday from 5:30-7PM.
Interment will be held private.
Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com