Obituaries

Joanne C. Aurand, 92, of Danville, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Emmanuel Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danville, PA. She was born November 6, 1933, in Williamsport PA, the daughter of the late Guy and Dorothy (Daneker) Casner

She graduated from Danville High School with the class of 1951 and from Cedar Crest College Allentown PA, in 1955.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert L. Aurand in June of 2003. They were married on May 28, 1955.

Joanne showed her love of children through teaching in the Danville Area School District for over thirty years. Additionally, she was the proud owner/operator of The Kiddie Korner Children’s Clothing Store in Danville for over 50 years.

She will be remembered as a servant to the community that she loved. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Her favorite pastimes were reading and knitting, especially prayer shawls and Christmas stockings.

Joanne was a devoted member of Shiloh United Church of Christ. She was involved in the Danville/Riverside Food Bank, Delta Kappa Gamma, Red Cross, Danville State Hospital shopper, and Adult Literacy tutor at Thomas Beaver Library.

She is survived by four children: Patrick Aurand (Eileen) of Havertown PA, Judith Edwards (Scott) of Danville PA, Janice Deitrick of Collinsville OK, and Andrew Aurand (Jennifer) of Alexandria VA; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. One brother, Robert Casner (Raline) of Danville PA also survives and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Joanne’s Life to be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at Shiloh United Church of Christ 512 Bloom Street with her pastor, the Reverend Mary Schmotzer officiating

Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh United Church of Christ, Thomas Beaver Library 317 Ferry Street or the Danville Area Community Center 1041 Liberty Street Danville PA 17821

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA 17821. www.visneski.com.