We are sad to announce that on May 9, 2024, Joan Szczypinski (Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Alfred "Fuzzy" Szczypinski; her parents, Edward Wirkowski, and Leocadia Wirkowski, Sr. (Dalak); and her brother Edward Wirkowski, Jr.. She is survived by : her daughters, Denise Ficorilli (Robert) and Paulette Gonzales (Andrew); her grandchildren, Robbie Ficorilli (Taylor), Jeremy Gonzales (Hannah), Alex Ficorilli, Abby Gonzales and Evie Gonzales; her great grandchild Hilary Ficorilli; and her siblings, Eugene Wirkowski, Diane Dobda, Earl Wirkowski, Eric Wirkowski and Michelle Laughlin. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation of Western Pennsylvania at pfwpa.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Homes, Inc.