JoAnn McErlane, 62, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte. JoAnn was born April 3, 1955 in Camden, New Jersey and moved to Port Charlotte over 30 years ago from there. She was an elementary school teacher at Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Port Charlotte. She…
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Donna Chojnowski
left a message on July 30, 2017:
I remember JoAnn from school. JoAnn and Debbie were always in my homeroom because our names began with C. JoAnn was a very NICE person. I did not see her since high school but she was a very nice person. The world lost out on a very good person!!!
helen hendricks
left a message on July 28, 2017:
We are all so shocked over the loss of beautiful Joann C. McErlane. She was always fun to be with. We will pray that her beloved family will some how get through this very difficult time. Joann's laugh was infectious and made everyone feel welcome. May all her family meet again in heaven. Joann was a spectacular mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, Godmother, teacher, friend and so much more. May she rest in peace. Praying very hard for all...Lovingly Helen Hendricks and family
Sharon DeGrasse
left a message on July 28, 2017:
We have all been so blessed to to have JoAnn in our lives. She was a great friend for many many years. The memories of her love and her friendship are treasures that I was happy to be a part of. I will always have those memories to hold onto. Keep smiling down on us all my friend. Love and miss you
Sharon DeGrasse
left a message on July 28, 2017:
We have all been so blessed to have known JoAnn she was a great friend for many many years. The memories of her love and her friendship are treasures that I was happy to be a part of, I will always have those memories to hold onto. Keep smiling down on us all my friend. Love and miss you
Kathy Brennan
left a message on July 28, 2017:
To all the Chrzanowski who are all near & dear to my heart I send my most sincere condolences and also to Tom & Jason I can't imagine your loss. But JoAnn was my dear friend all through elementary to high school years. It hurts me so badly to think of what she went through. May God help you all get through this time. I will keep you all in my prayers. Tim also sends his condolences. Love Kathy & Tim Brennan
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Lois stilex
left a message on July 28, 2017:
Thinking about all of you and send you all my condolence and hugs. God be with you all. Lois Stiles
Vertanza Petrilli Wames (verna)
left a message on July 26, 2017:
Debbie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God bless you all. Verna, Bill, and Karen.
Elsie
left a message on July 26, 2017:
JoAnn will never be forgotten & shall live on in all the hearts she touched, which are many. My deepest sympathy to her family for their loss. May it comfort you to know that I share your sorrow.
Sandy Gaffney Zeichner
left a message on July 26, 2017:
So sorry for your loss, Joanne were always around at parties @ Kathy & Lou. Her smile brightened up the room.
Barbara S Hendricks
left a message on July 25, 2017:
So sad to hear of Joann's passing. She was such a helpful and caring person. My grandchildren loved her at school. She was Miss Joann always to them. She was a pillar for the kids at school pickup. God bless her!
The Knatz/Barrett Family
left a message on July 25, 2017:
For over 10 years, Miss Joann greeted me as I dropped my children off at Neil Armstrong. She was such a positive influence on my children. She will be greatly missed
Beth Lohrmann Jackson
left a message on July 25, 2017:
Although I have not see you in many years, I have fond memories of our younger years. Rest in His arms JoAnn.
Niles Fox
left a message on July 25, 2017:
My sincere condolences to the entire Chrzanowski and McErlane families. I was the kid across the street back in our little town of Runnemede and Jo was like the sister I never had. Jo and the Chrzanowski family played an important role in shaping my adolescence and making my childhood the meaningful and wonderful experience that it was. I so regret that I never made it down to Charlotte to catch-up with Jo as I always envisioned I would. I’ll look forward to doing so in a better place. My heart is a bit broken right now but the memories of our “Wonder Years” together will help me heal. May you rest in peace old friend.
Phebe Westby
left a message on July 24, 2017:
Joanne was an institution at NAES - I was lucky enough to work with her. Her willingness to always do what was best for kids coupled with her sense of humor made her a joy to work with. Her contributions live on after her - like ripples in a pond. My prayer is that this enormous grief washes over her family, and her NAES family gently. Peace.
Carol Morgani
left a message on July 24, 2017:
JoAnn, there will be a BIG hole at Neil Armstrong without you. You were my teacher aide when you first started at Neil. Always there to help grading papers, running things needed for the next weeks and keeping the kids in line. I was honored when you chose me to be Justin's first grade teacher and then again in Fifth Grade. Justin, my heart goes out to you. Your Mom loved you beyond measure. A better Mom there couldn't be. JoAnn was always there to help our Fifth Graders with cloths, shoes, whatever was neccessary to look nice for their promotion ceremony. As I said, there is a BIG hole at Neil now. May the good Lord open the doors of heaven for a new Angel.
Elaine Wills
left a message on July 24, 2017:
JoAnn was always there to lend a hand. Her bright smile, caring attitude, and ability to instill and I can do it attitude in kids was evident daily at NAES and beyond our walls as well. I will miss being able to just look over at her in the classroom and have her know instantly what I was thinking without any words exchanged. She was remarkable with our kids. I will miss you terribly my friend. My prayers are with your family and friends.
Gina Pennybacker
left a message on July 24, 2017:
JoAnn was my closest friend. As a matter of fact, she was my first friend when I moved to Florida. We hit it off immediately and discovered that we shared a love of consignment shopping, coupon shopping ($10.00 ones were her favorites!) bingo, meeting for coffee and bagels, eating out and our mutual love of jewelry. She was a gem! I called her "Bling Jo", because she always had something on that sparkled. She made time for anyone that needed to talk or needed her sage advice or just wanted to hang out. We didn't come from the same mother, but she was truly my sister! I love you JoAnn and I can't wait until we can meet up again for coffee. ❤️❤️❤️ Jo.
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Donna Chojnowski
left a message on July 30, 2017:
I remember JoAnn from school. JoAnn and Debbie were always in my homeroom because our names began with C. JoAnn was a very NICE person. I did not see her since high school but she was a very nice person. The world lost out on a very good person!!!
helen hendricks
left a message on July 28, 2017:
We are all so shocked over the loss of beautiful Joann C. McErlane. She was always fun to be with. We will pray that her beloved family will some how get through this very difficult time. Joann's laugh was infectious and made everyone feel welcome. May all her family meet again in heaven. Joann was a spectacular mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, Godmother, teacher, friend and so much more. May she rest in peace. Praying very hard for all...Lovingly Helen Hendricks and family
Sharon DeGrasse
left a message on July 28, 2017:
We have all been so blessed to to have JoAnn in our lives. She was a great friend for many many years. The memories of her love and her friendship are treasures that I was happy to be a part of. I will always have those memories to hold onto. Keep smiling down on us all my friend. Love and miss you
Sharon DeGrasse
left a message on July 28, 2017:
We have all been so blessed to have known JoAnn she was a great friend for many many years. The memories of her love and her friendship are treasures that I was happy to be a part of, I will always have those memories to hold onto. Keep smiling down on us all my friend. Love and miss you
Kathy Brennan
left a message on July 28, 2017:
To all the Chrzanowski who are all near & dear to my heart I send my most sincere condolences and also to Tom & Jason I can't imagine your loss. But JoAnn was my dear friend all through elementary to high school years. It hurts me so badly to think of what she went through. May God help you all get through this time. I will keep you all in my prayers. Tim also sends his condolences. Love Kathy & Tim Brennan
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Lois stilex
left a message on July 28, 2017:
Thinking about all of you and send you all my condolence and hugs. God be with you all. Lois Stiles
Vertanza Petrilli Wames (verna)
left a message on July 26, 2017:
Debbie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God bless you all. Verna, Bill, and Karen.
Elsie
left a message on July 26, 2017:
JoAnn will never be forgotten & shall live on in all the hearts she touched, which are many. My deepest sympathy to her family for their loss. May it comfort you to know that I share your sorrow.
Sandy Gaffney Zeichner
left a message on July 26, 2017:
So sorry for your loss, Joanne were always around at parties @ Kathy & Lou. Her smile brightened up the room.
Barbara S Hendricks
left a message on July 25, 2017:
So sad to hear of Joann's passing. She was such a helpful and caring person. My grandchildren loved her at school. She was Miss Joann always to them. She was a pillar for the kids at school pickup. God bless her!
The Knatz/Barrett Family
left a message on July 25, 2017:
For over 10 years, Miss Joann greeted me as I dropped my children off at Neil Armstrong. She was such a positive influence on my children. She will be greatly missed
Beth Lohrmann Jackson
left a message on July 25, 2017:
Although I have not see you in many years, I have fond memories of our younger years. Rest in His arms JoAnn.
Niles Fox
left a message on July 25, 2017:
My sincere condolences to the entire Chrzanowski and McErlane families. I was the kid across the street back in our little town of Runnemede and Jo was like the sister I never had. Jo and the Chrzanowski family played an important role in shaping my adolescence and making my childhood the meaningful and wonderful experience that it was. I so regret that I never made it down to Charlotte to catch-up with Jo as I always envisioned I would. I’ll look forward to doing so in a better place. My heart is a bit broken right now but the memories of our “Wonder Years” together will help me heal. May you rest in peace old friend.
Phebe Westby
left a message on July 24, 2017:
Joanne was an institution at NAES - I was lucky enough to work with her. Her willingness to always do what was best for kids coupled with her sense of humor made her a joy to work with. Her contributions live on after her - like ripples in a pond. My prayer is that this enormous grief washes over her family, and her NAES family gently. Peace.
Carol Morgani
left a message on July 24, 2017:
JoAnn, there will be a BIG hole at Neil Armstrong without you. You were my teacher aide when you first started at Neil. Always there to help grading papers, running things needed for the next weeks and keeping the kids in line. I was honored when you chose me to be Justin's first grade teacher and then again in Fifth Grade. Justin, my heart goes out to you. Your Mom loved you beyond measure. A better Mom there couldn't be. JoAnn was always there to help our Fifth Graders with cloths, shoes, whatever was neccessary to look nice for their promotion ceremony. As I said, there is a BIG hole at Neil now. May the good Lord open the doors of heaven for a new Angel.
Elaine Wills
left a message on July 24, 2017:
JoAnn was always there to lend a hand. Her bright smile, caring attitude, and ability to instill and I can do it attitude in kids was evident daily at NAES and beyond our walls as well. I will miss being able to just look over at her in the classroom and have her know instantly what I was thinking without any words exchanged. She was remarkable with our kids. I will miss you terribly my friend. My prayers are with your family and friends.
Gina Pennybacker
left a message on July 24, 2017:
JoAnn was my closest friend. As a matter of fact, she was my first friend when I moved to Florida. We hit it off immediately and discovered that we shared a love of consignment shopping, coupon shopping ($10.00 ones were her favorites!) bingo, meeting for coffee and bagels, eating out and our mutual love of jewelry. She was a gem! I called her "Bling Jo", because she always had something on that sparkled. She made time for anyone that needed to talk or needed her sage advice or just wanted to hang out. We didn't come from the same mother, but she was truly my sister! I love you JoAnn and I can't wait until we can meet up again for coffee. ❤️❤️❤️ Jo.
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