JoAnn Delores Ferrera Slack

November 17, 1941 - December 18, 2015

11/17/1941 - 12/18/2015

Past Services

Visitation
Tuesday December 22, 2015
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Visitation
Tuesday December 22, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Cemetery
Wednesday December 23, 2015
Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Wheeling
1685 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-0460 | Directions
Service
Wednesday December 23, 2015
10:00 am
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Moundsville, WV
Directions

JoAnn Delores Ferrera Slack, 74, of Moundsville, WV, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glendale, WV.
She was born November 17, 1941 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Teresa Vecchione Ferrera.

JoAnn attended the B.M. Spurr School of Practical Nursing. She worked at the Ohio State University as the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Mathematics and Physical Sciences and as the Medical Secretary at PPG Industries. JoAnn volunteered for numerous causes and was most notably the Past President of the Reynolds Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. JoAnn was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by a brother, James Ferrera and a sister, Mary Jean Ferrera Comas.

Surviving is her loving husband, William E. Slack of Moundsville, a sister, Kathy Ferrera of Moundsville, two brothers; Tom Ferrera and his wife, Janet of Elm Grove, Larry Ferrera and his wife, Becky of Benwood, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, WV, where a vigil service will be held at 7:30pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Rev. That Son Ngoc Nguyen as celebrant.

Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital or the Marshall County Animal Rescue League.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyer.com

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Rick Adkins
7 years ago

Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. JoAnn was a wonderful lady. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Henry Skvarka
7 years ago

My sincerest condolences to all of Joann’s family. With prayers and sympathy.
Henry Skvarka

Emerson and Mary Jo McKimmie
7 years ago

Bill: We are so sorry for your tremendous loss, especially during this season. My sister Joyce also sends her sincere condolences. We still reside in Glen Dale, WV but she resides near Gainesville, FL. She lost her husband Bob Reno last Oct. 1st so it’s been and still is a difficult time for her. I’ve known your brother in law Larry since many years back at the late WPSC Yorkville, OH mill and also extend our condolences to him and his all his family members.

Larry Robbins
7 years ago

Tom
Sorry for your loss.

Brenda Crow
7 years ago

Bill: So sorry for the loss of your dear wife. I’m so glad I got to talk o her at the fitness center. Bless her heart, she was working to stay in shape up to the very end. Sweet, sweet lady!

Beverly and Mark Wilson
7 years ago

So sorry about your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. God’s Blessings. Beverly and Mark Wilson

Dennis.R.Albaugh
7 years ago

My sincere condolences to the family of JoAnn. Denny Albaugh

Anna Marie Cline( Scarnecchia)
7 years ago

So sorry for your loss and I am praying for the family. JoAnn was such a sweet lady, but she was raised by one.

Jim Flading
7 years ago

So very sorry to here of JoAnn’s passing My condolences and prayers to Larry , Kathy and and Tom during this difficult time

Karen Brunner
7 years ago

Bill, I was saddened to hear of JoAnn’s passing. Heaven has gained another angel. Sending caring thoughts and hugs your way. Love you, Karen Brunner