Joanne Cecelia DiGiamber Johnston
Joanne, peacefully passed March 15th with loving family by her side. Devoted mother of Frances MacCarrigan (Ronny), Barbara Jo Wisneski (Ronald), Deborah Wilkins (William) Christine DiSabatino (Richard), Dianne DiGiamber Deal (Joseph), and Donna Lukish (Jeffrey). Her son, Mark passed suddenly on January 21, 2016. Loving Nana of 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Joanne, raised in Wildwood with siblings Adele Hunter and Robert Mangino, attended Wildwood High. At Glassboro State College, Joanne earned her teaching degree and Master’s degree +30 credits, was Editor-In-Chief of the Whit, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and met the love of her life, Dominic. Upon graduation they wed and built their first home in Haddon Heights where they raised 7 children, later moving to Washington Twp. to their dream home on the golf course. Shared 27 years together. Sadly, Dominic passed at the young age of 51 years old.
Retired in 1996, after teaching for 35 years as the Remedial Reading Specialist at Bellmawr Park Elementary School.
Retirement did not slow her down. She enjoyed family get-togethers, the theatre, and traveling. Married Walter Johnston in September 1999 and shared wonderful years traveling. Walter passed in 2012.
Joanne spent her later years at Washington Twp. Senior Living where she enjoyed social activities, making dear friends, and writing for the monthly newsletter with her “Joanne’s Jottings.”
As a devoted Catholic, served as a Eucharistic Minister at the Holy Family Parish. Joanne instilled in her children a sense of responsibility, independence, and a passion for learning. She also enjoyed gardening, lighthouses, covered bridges, bird watching and family meals.
She will be dearly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday at 10 AM followed by Mass at 11:30 AM at the Church of the Holy Family, 226 Hurffville Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080. (Washington Township)
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made “In the Memory of Joanne DiGiamber Johnston” to: catholiccharitiescamden.org/give