Joanne was raised in New Sewickley Township in Beaver County where she attended Freedom Area High School.  She attended the University of Pittsburgh, Geneva College and graduated from The School of Computer Technology in Pittsburgh.  Joanne and her family came to the Greensburg area in 1989 and became members of Harrold Zion in 1990. She started as organist in 1991.  Joanne has 3 children, Kory, Megan and Chelsey.