Joann Marriner
Joann Marriner, 85, of Washington (Canton Township), passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
She was born September 17, 1938, in Washington, the daughter of the late George Sr. and Mary Kohler Pomykala.
Joann was a member of St. Hilary Church in Washington, where she was a member of Christian Mothers and was also a devoted volunteer. She was an Usher and Eucharistic Minister, worked the parish fish fries, and volunteered at the Brownson House. She also volunteered at Holy Trinity Church, making pierogies and various other church functions.
She loved her nieces and nephews and attended many of their sporting events.
Mrs. Marriner was employed at Brockway Glass Company in Washington and then as a clerk at Washington Hospital.
On June 6, 1959, in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Meadowlands, she married Louis E. Marriner who survives.
Surviving are a brother, John Pomykala, Sr.; her nieces and nephews: Wayne and Chris Pomykala of Calif., John Pomykala, Jr., Kimberly Thompson, Tracie Kern, Brian Pomykala, Renee Susko, Bradley Pomykala and Tracy Turner.; also surviving are many great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-nephew; and two sisters-in-law, Arlene Pomykala and Rosemary Pomykala of Calif.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, George Pomykala, Jr. and Eugene Pomykala; and two sisters-in-law, Sue Ann Pomykala and Eleanor Turner.
At Joann’s request, there will be no public visitation. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in St. Hilary Church, 320 Henderson Avenue, Washington. Entombment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Peters Township.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Brownson House or to St. Hilary Church.
Arrangements are in the care of DeAngelo Funeral Home in Washington. A Tribute wall is available at www.deangelocare.com