Joanne M. (Elliott) Weigel

Joanne M. Weigel 67, of Armagh, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on March 14, 1953, in Bedford, a daughter of the late John E. and Evelyn M. (Law) Elliott.  On December 6, 1981 in Bedford, she married Ronald L. Weigel who preceded her in death on December 4, 1984.  She is survived by a sister Diana Superack and husband George, of Columbia, TN, and a brother John Elliott and wife Lynn, of Bedford; four nieces: Chali Roberts, Melanie Superack, Megan Cornell, and Jordan Elliott; five great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her companion Leonard Burkett.

Joanne received her Master’s Degree from IUP. She retired from United School District after 28 years, and also worked at Law’s Jewelry in Johnstown. Joanne enjoyed singing with the Johnstown Symphony as well as many weddings throughout the years.  She loved her animals Maizy and Willow, and was an avid supporter of Laurel Highlands Kennel Association.  She was blessed to have many friends who worked with her and continued to be close friends after her retirement.  Joanne was well loved and adored by her students and was often invited back to attend their graduations, and kept in touch following graduation.

Funeral services will be private at the Mausoleum at Grandview Cemetery, in Johnstown.  Arrangements by the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Joanne’s name to: Four Footed Friends, 220 Beck Road, Indiana, PA 15701; or the American Diabetes Association.  Our online guestbook is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.