Joan E. Kroskey

January 9, 1941 - April 11, 2018

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

1409 Pennsylvania Avenue

MONACA, PA 15061

Monday 4/16, 2:00 pm

Joan E. Kroskey, 77 of Monaca passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness.Born on January 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Sarah (Brooks) O’Roark. Joan was raised in the Linmar Section of Aliquippa and later in West Aliquippa. She was an avid bowler and a member of a Saturday night bowling league. Joan devoted herself to caring for her youngest son, Frank and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca.In addition to parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Robert F. Kroskey I on April 23, 1986, a son Robert F. Kroskey II on July 23, 2017 and a brother, Billy O’Roark in 1971.She is survived by four children; Gregory (Tammy) Kroskey of Goodland, Kansas, Darlene (Dave) White of Monaca, James Kroskey of Monaca and Frank Kroskey of Chippewa Township, 13 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a brother, Fred (Kathy) O’Roark, Jr. and two sisters; Carolyn (Herman) Almonte and Patricia (Joe) Vaccarelli, and numerous nieces and nephews.A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery at a later date.Arrangements were entrusted to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca. To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.

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I am sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful friend and person. It is such a huge loss. RIP Joan. I miss you.

Please accept my sympathy on your loss. I have known Joan for many years as she visited the orthotic company where I work. Joan was a pleasure to know, and when she came in we always spent time catching up. Her devotion to her son Frank was inspiring to us all. Joan spoke about the rest of her family as well as bowling during our many chats. Joan was friendly and took the time to know everyone's name, when she was here everyone stopped to talk to her as she had such a presence. She will be missed. Our prayers are with you.

I've been waiting on Joan for 2 years now at her the credit union and took an instant liking to her as we all did? She always told us great & crazy stories of her life! She was always so ornery and very much loved! We are all saddened by her loss and will miss her!

Darlene and family,I am so sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.Sherri Snyder Weber

My aunt was always there for us. She could always be counted on to help out if needed and you were always welcome in her home. She loved spending time with Frank and helping out where he lived by spending time. She persevered over pain and sadness and accepted how life had turned out.

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To Darlene and family, I offer my deepest condolences and sympathies at this time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

My deepest condolences. Joan was a kind and giving woman. She will be missed .

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.