Joann E. Klisch, 62,  of Edison, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on October 23, 1957 in Perth Amboy, NJ, and had been a resident of South Amboy, before moving back to Edison.  She was a graduate of JP Stevens High School and a former school bus driver for Laidlaw Transit.  She loved going on cruises and going to Atlantic City.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Joseph and Marie Olexsa; and her brother, David Olexsa.

She leaves behind her beloved son, David T. Klisch, of Edison; her two brothers, Michael Olexsa and his wife, Cindy, of North Brunswick and Paul Olexsa and his wife, Lisa, of Pennsylvania.

A memorial visitation will be held privately at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave. Fords, NJ 08863.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joann's memory to: The ARC Middlesex County- https://www.arc-middlesex.org