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Joann M. Wallace, age 59, of McKeesport, passed away on April 29, 2021 at UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on June 13, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Albert Vavra and the late Theresa (Vavra) Williams. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson, and was a big fan of the Penguins, Steelers & Pirates. She is survived by her fiancé, Jerry Cunningham; was the mother of Samantha Wallace of McKeesport and Anthony Doratio of McKeesport; grandmother of Luca Margliotti, Trenton Doratio, Giovanni Doratio, and Serenity Doratio; sister of Paul (Georgia) Vavra of Dravosburg, Barbara Habjanetz of Glassport, Raymond Vavra of Glassport and the late Mary Jane Hess, late Patty Bailey, late Jimmy Vavra, and late Albert Vavra. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Services will follow visitation at 8:00 p.m.
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