PORT ALLEGANY — Jo Ann Boller, 94, of Greenville, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at UPMC Horizon, Greenville, after a brief illness.

She was born April 27, 1931, in East Smethport, the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle Lynde Kearns. She graduated from Smethport High School, Class of 1950, and was employed by Sylvania in Emporium. On June 24, 1954, she married Charles E. Wells, who passed away Jan. 7, 1967. She married Charles F. Boller on June 21,1969, and they were married for 45 happy years. He passed away Aug. 14, 2014.

Jo Ann was a member of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Port Allegany from 1958 to 2013. She loved her church family and enjoyed being involved. She taught Sunday school, participated in the Soup Suppers, attended Bible Study and was a delegate to many diocesan conventions. She also loved attending Trinity UMC with her husband, Chuck. On moving to Greenville she became a member of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Greenville. She was a member of the ECW in both Port Allegany and Greenville. For years, she was a member of the Republican Women’s Council and served as a judge of elections for Liberty Township for many years. She belonged to Friends of the S.W. Smith Memorial Library, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Port Allegany Women’s Club. Once at St. Paul’s Continuing Care Community, she volunteered to accompany nursing home residents to appointments and also worked in the Bistro coffee shop. She and her husband, Chuck, loved singing in the Passion Play Choir in Coudersport. Jo Ann was a friendly and familiar face in Port Allegany as she was employed at DeMott’s Pharmacy.

She is survived by three daughters, Debra (James) Anderson of Ruston, La., Julie (Jeffrey) James of Hermitage and Marcia (Sean) Reynolds of Glen Mills; son-in-law Joseph (Lori) Cuffari of Millstone Twp, N.J.; and one son, Paul (Sue) Boller of Kenneth City, Fla.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who were the absolute joys of her life, Joshua (Randi) Anderson-Frazier and Norma Grace and Ansel, Maura (Phil) Dougherty-Donovan and Ross James, Lauren James, Hannah Cuffari and Paul Cuffari, Kyle (Rachel) Reynolds-Abigail and Scott (Sarah) Hayes and Elijah and Owen. Jo Ann also had three step-grandchildren, Jerry, Joel and Elizabeth Anderson; and 15 step-great-great-grandchildren. She was honored to be godmother to her first niece, the late Kristine Beckman Meisel, as well as Christopher White of Erie and Justin Lloyd of New Port Richey, Fla. Jo Ann (Nama) and Chuck (Papa) traveled many miles to spend time with their grandchildren. Their home was open each summer for their grandchildren to enjoy summer vacations in Port Allegany and swimming lessons at the community pool. Nama was famous for her Nama Jogie Applesauce, and it was a favorite at every meal.

In addition to her parents and both husbands, Jo Ann was preceded in death by one daughter, Lori Cuffari; a sister, Betty K. Beckman; brother-in-law Leland Beckman; and son-in-law Jim Anderson.

Jo Ann was an avid reader and later listened to books on tape supplied by the Blind Association. She was a member of several card clubs, played dominoes and enjoyed meeting new friends on her WebTV Christian Chatroom. She went to water aerobics with girlfriends at the YMCA and enjoyed going to the Port Fitness Center with her husband, Chuck. When she moved away from Port she kept in touch with friends via Facebook and made many new friends at St. Paul’s Continuing Care Community. She was truly the salt of the earth, known for her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. She had the “gift of gab” and could strike up conversations with anyone leaving them smiling and feeling at ease. Her love for music was an integral part of her personality. She enjoyed a variety of musical genres and dancing to a few, too. She was a loyal and caring friend and valued her relationships with others deeply. She enjoyed spending time with children and delighted in their playful behaviors. Throughout her life she loved many dogs, especially her last dog, her precious Molly.

Throughout her life she faced challenges with quiet determination, perseverance and love. Above all she was a loving mother and grandmother, whose family was the center of her world. Her abounding love, guidance and fun loving spirit will be forever missed and deeply cherished.

A celebration of Jo Ann’s life will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, 116 Arnold Ave., where funeral services will immediately follow with the Rev. Joanne Piatko officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church or S.W. Smith Library, both of Port Allegany.

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.