Joanne M. Demko, 66, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25th, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Carduff) Holden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two nephews, Michael Holden and Philip Koles.

Joanne was a 1979 graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan High School. She was a faithful member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Ashland and served her community for many years as an election inspector for the Borough of Ashland.

Joanne will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Stephen D. Demko Jr. of Ashland; her two sons, Steven Demko and his wife, Rachelle, of Lavelle, and Craig Demko and his wife, Kayla, of Frackville; her brother, Francis Holden and his wife, Roses; and her sisters, Beth Holden, Marcia Hughes and her husband, Kevin, and Seana McFadden and her husband, Shawn. She is also survived by her two cherished grandchildren, Charley and Chase, who brought tremendous joy and happiness to her life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 2nd from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Ashland, with Monsignor Edward Coyle serving as the celebrant.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation at the church on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of mass. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

To sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences, or for further information, please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com.

The Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., Frackville and Girardville, is in charge of the arrangements.