Joanne M. Bowling, 73 of Lancaster, passed away on January 30, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA. She was the wife of the late Richard N. Bowling Sr, who passed in May 2015. Daughter of the late Theodore and Brigida (Caradonna) Varrone, "Teddy and Betty".

Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised on Long Island, Joanne was the middle child of three. She was a strong and resilient woman who held fast to her convictions and always shared how she felt. In June of 1992 she and her family relocated to Lancaster. She was the typical Italian mother and grandmother making sure you were greeted and you departed with a "Kiss and Hug". She enjoyed hosting her family, friends and grandchildren over for meals, holidays, her monthly card games or just a cup of coffee and cake. She loved lottery and Bingo and luck was always on her side. "Jo" was an incredible cook and made the best sauce and pasta dishes. Her tradition of making cookies with her grandchildren will be missed greatly. A crafting extraordinaire, everyone would leave her home with a full stomach, an assortment of hand knit slippers, blankets or a one of a kind craft but mostly with a happy heart. She donated her time and sewing skill to "Gain" also working with Visiting Angels as a caregiver until about a year ago. She loved her family and all her animals throughout the years. Especially her beloved companion, Trouble the cat.

Joanne is survived by her children; a son, Richard "Rick" N. Bowling Jr and his wife Tracy of Willow Street, and a daughter, Brigid A. (Bowling) Severein and her husband Erik of Lancaster. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; Shannon Leinweber, Anthony Bowling, Nicolas Bowling, Matthew Bowling, Hannah Severein, Madeline Severein, Lexie Bowling, Alex Severein, and Joey Bowling. She joins those who preceded her in death, including her loving husband of 48 years, Richard. N. Bowling Sr, her son Douglas J. Bowling, brother Frank A. Varrone and her parents.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice and Community Care at 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.