Joann Z. Billek

Joann Z. Billek, 85, of Butler passed away Monday, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family at her side.

Born in Butler on Oct. 16, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Emma (Pizzi) Zitalone.

Joann graduated from Butler High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She worked in the tuberculosis ward at VA Butler Healthcare Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital and completed her career at the Butler ARMCO Plant Hospital.

Joann had an everlasting love and devotion for her family and enjoyed spending her time cheering on her children and grandchildren in their many academic, artistic and athletic endeavors.

She was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where she was an avid volunteer for Saint Michael's dinners, festivals and the parish's adoration chapel.

Joann is survived by her husband, John D. Billek, whom she married Sept. 8, 1956; three daughters, Colleen Duespohl and her husband, Tom, of Butler, Becky Sanzotti and her husband, Vince, of Butler, and Barbara Billek-Sawhney and her husband, Rajiv Sawhney, of Pittsburgh; one sister, Mary Jane Patrizio of Downingtown, Pa.; one brother, Rick Zitalone of Butler; seven grandchildren, Jessica Sanzotti and Aaron Henley, Damien Sanzotti and Katie, Ashley Duespohl, Gabe Sawhney and Tiffany, Emiley Neudorfer and Ben, Isaiah Sawhney, and Tori Sawhney; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Joann also has two precious great-granddaughters, Aria Sanzotti and Sienna Sanzotti, and she was eagerly awaiting the birth of her third great-grandchild.

Joann was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Zitalone Jr.; and a sister, Marjorie Robison.

BILLEK — Friends of Joann Z. Billek, who died Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.The Bereavement Group of Saint Michael's parish will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home to conduct a scriptural wake service.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday from Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Avenue, Butler.Burial will take place in St. Michael's Cemetery.The family requests memorial donations to Butler Catholic School, 515 E. Locust St., Butler, PA 16001, or to Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler, PA, 16001.For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.