PORT ALLEGANY — Joann R. Birosh, 79, of Coudersport, formerly of Roulette, died Thursday (June 26, 2025) at her daughter’s home in Shinglehouse.

Born June 29, 1945, in Elmira, N.Y., she was a daughter of Leonard F. and Minnie M. Sherwood Jankowski. On Sept. 11, 1965, in Roulette, she married Kenneth G. Birosh, who predeceased her on Aug. 25, 2018. A 1964 graduate of Southside High School in Elmira, she was employed by St. Gobain Container Co. in Port Allegany.  Joann was a member of Gospel Tabernacle in Coudersport. She loved to crochet and excelled in flower arranging.

Surviving are a son, Kenneth D. (Penny) Birosh of Port Allegany; three daughters, Cindy A. (Ted) Higinson of Cocoa, Fla., Penny L. Lilly of Port Allegany and Shelly K. Birosh of Shinglehouse; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, John F. Jankowski of Elmira; four sisters, Sandra M. Neefe of Coudersport, Betty J. Shalkowski of Roulette, Donna M. Coates of Coudersport and Mary A. (Michael) Ritsick of Harleysville; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Edmond Jankowski and Ronald Jankowski; and a sister, Barbara J. Gublo.

A private graveside service will be held in Hebron Cemetery, Coudersport. The Rev. John Minor will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the Roulette Fire Department.  Arrangements are under direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow St., Port Allegany.

Online condolences may be expressed at olneyfoust.com.