Joanne Kesel Shallenberger passed peacefully on February 6, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania at age 90 years.
“Jodi” was born September 9, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A long-time resident of Fox Chapel, she lived most of her life in the “Steel City”, spent many winters at Point Brittany in St. Petersburg, Florida, and moved to State College in 2023.
Jodi is survived and missed by her devoted husband of 60 years, John Shallenberger. She is forever and lovingly remembered by sons James of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Jeffrey of State College, Pennsylvania, and daughters-in-law Patricia Newdeck and Patricia Shallenberger, respectively.
“Grammie’s” memory also lives on fondly within grandchildren Rebecca, John (Jack), Walter, Sarah, and Katherine. Grammie was predeceased by grandson Paul.
Jodi was a graduate of Wilson College and she worked as an elementary school teacher, in the retail jewelry business, as a dedicated homemaker, and a volunteer ambulance driver.
Jodi was an enthusiastic gardener and all-around “green thumb”, legendary cookie baker, avid knitter, committed puzzle-assembler, and she had special fondness for dogs, the Steelers, and her many, many friends.