Joan Frances (Brown) Ricci, 95, passed away on October 24, 2026. Born December 10, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Hannah (Lally) Brown. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Winifred (Byron) Miller and Mary Adele (Harry) Strong; her beloved daughter, Renée Ricci (survived by Joseph) Kimball; and her husband, Gene L. Ricci, who passed away in 2020. Joan is survived by her loving children, Richard (Alicia) Ricci of Augusta, GA; Ronald (Alice) Ricci of Mt.Lebanon; Rori (Norm) Conway of Ave Maria, FL; Rae Ann (Nick) Kozinko of Greensburg; and Regina Ricci of Cecil Township. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren: Alessondra (Derek) Huckaby, Ryan Ricci, Rhonda (Britton) Battenfelder, Rochelle (Steve) Breier, Rachael (Ryan) Shaw, Robert (fiancée Gina) Ricci, Danielle (Dan) Kapalko, Michelle (Jason) Marchewka, Katie Kimball, Adam (Taylor) Conway, Gina (Joseph) Lustre, Anthony Levine, Stefan (Julia) Levine, Jenita (Joseph) Apel, Rocco (Sarah) Levine, Hannah (Peter Tancini) Callahan, and Joseph Callahan; as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Joan graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and master's equivalency credits. She devoted many years to educating children at St. Thomas à Becket, Clairton Central Catholic, St. Joan of Arc, and St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Schools, sharing her knowledge and love of learning with generations of students. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling, especially spending winters in Longboat Key, FL. She also found great joy in sewing, taking special pride in creating treasured keepsake and baptismal blankets for her family. Joan was proud of her Irish heritage and cherished the traditions that were part of her Irish roots. She was a devout Roman Catholic, and her faith always remained an important part of her life. Joan was known and loved by many and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A private Catholic Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for her family at St. Bernard Church, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Centre for Padre Pio, 111 Barto Road, Barto, PA19504-8730, or online at padrepio. org, in Joan's memory.

Arrangements entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd. Scott Twp., 15220. (412) 563 - 2800. Burial and services will be private.