Joanne Elaine McComb, 90, of Bloomsburg, PA., passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Wednesday, March 1, 1933 in Avonmore, PA., the daughter of the late Paul and Myra Walker McComb.

Joanne graduated from Avonmore High School in 1950, received her bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Slippery Rock University, and obtained her master’s degree from Penn State University. She did additional post graduate work at West Virginia University and other institutions.

Joanne played first base for the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) in 1950 (See https://www.aagpbl.org/profiles/joanne-mccomb-jo/182).  In November 1988, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY, opened a permanent exhibit for “Women in Baseball” which featured the AAGPBL, including a roster of all those who played in the league. Joanne was a member of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association, the Association of Penn State University, and the University of Retired Faculties.

Before her retirement, Joanne first taught for six years at Penn-Trafford Joint School System in Claridge, PA. Following her tenure at Penn-Tafford, Joanne taught Health and Physical Education at Bloomsburg University for 26 years and worked part-time in administration at the university. She also coached basketball and served as the Athletic Director.

 In her spare time, Joanne taught First Aid and CPR for the Red Cross, volunteered with the Columbia-Montour Hospice program, and enjoyed reading.

Joanne was survived by two nieces, one great niece, and three great nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. 

A private family visitation was held on Monday, June 26, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Kelly L. Corridoni Funeral Home LTD., 400 Indiana Ave., Avonmore, PA. Funeral Services were held in the funeral home on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Lee Rupert officiating. Interment took place at the Lutheran Cemetery in Spring Church, PA.