Joann E. Woodward

Joann E. Woodward, 70, of Ashland passed away Tuesday December 26th at home.

Born on October 25,1953 in Danville she was the daughter of the late Ann (Hartenstein) and Richard S. Enterline.

Joann was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Ashland.

She was the wife of Francis “Frank” C. Woodward they were married October 20, 1984.

Joann graduated from North Schuylkill High School in 1971. She went on to attend and graduate from Mansfield University, Wilkes University and Bloomsburg University to obtain her Master’s Degree in Education.

Joann was a special education teacher for Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 and North Schuylkill School District where she worked most of her career. Since her retirement she currently worked for Concept Medical in Ashland.

She was a member of Mu Zeta.  Joann was very active and involved with the Ashland Public Library where she served on the board of directors.

Joann is survived by; husband Frank Woodward, Ashland; son Christopher Woodward (Bethany Varano), Mechanicsburg; son Andrew Woodward (Megan), Lavelle; brother Richard “Rick” J. Enterline (Teresa), New Cumberland; sister Deborah Enterline (James Baglin), Jim Thorpe; 3 grandchildren Tressa Jane, Lincoln & Declan; many nieces and nephews.

A viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday December 29, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1115 Walnut St, Ashland PA 17921. Services will begin at 11:00 AM in church with Rev. Giuseppe Esposito officiating. Interment will be private at the family’s request.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Joann’s memory to Ashland Public Library, 1229 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  

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