Joann Yorns

JoAnn Yorns, 83, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Denton, Texas after a brief illness.

Born May 1, 1941, in Freedom, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Carl and Louise (Alberti) Steiner. JoAnn was a devoted family woman who treasured her loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma, whose lives she filled with warmth, wisdom, and endless affection. She had a remarkable ability to make others feel welcome and valued. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. “Big Ed” Yorns, Sr.

Surviving are her children, Sherri (Brad) Kelly, Cranberry Twp., Kelly (Steve) Jonas, Sanger, Tx., Edward (Michelle) Yorns, Jr., New Brighton; grandchildren, Audra Kelly, Jordan (Shelby) Kelly, Stephen (Brandi) Jonas, Rachel (Hunter) Garza, Edward III and Andrew Yorns, great granddaughter, Blayke Jonas, sister, Rose Marie Berrill, New Brighton.

A special thanks to Owen Pitz and Maddie Cantu who will always hold a special place in her heart.

There will be no public visitation. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian burial, Friday, December 20, 2024, at Noon in Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Holy Family Church, 521 7th Ave, New Brighton. Fr. Anthony Carbone, officiating.

Private interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, New Brighton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in JoAnn’s name to the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh, 2211 Lesnett Road, Unit 12864, Pittsburgh, Pa 15241.

Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh
2211 Lesnett Road, Unit 12864, Pittsburgh PA 15241