She was born in Westfield the daughter of the late Francis J. and Anna M. (Neznek) Mszanski. Jo-An was a social worker with Catholic Charities for over 30 years. She was a member Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church of Westfield, the National Association of Social Workers, Bay State Council for the Blind and Guide Dog users of Massachusetts.
Her funeral is on Thursday, December 13th with a Mass at 10:00 AM in the chapel at Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield. There are no calling hours. Entombment will be on Friday, December 14th at 1:00 PM in Notre Dame Mausoleum, Worcester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher Home, 1165 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester is directing arrangements.