Joan Marie Scibona

Joan Marie Scibona, 86, passed away on February 18, 2021. Born on February 21, 1934 in Rockford, Illinois to Glen and Elizabeth (McEntee) Gallagher. She went on to graduate from West High School in 1952 and not long after married the love of her life, Russell Scibona on October 16, 1954. Very proud of their children, Joan and Russell tried to attend all of the boy’s extracurricular activities when they could. She worked at Bergner's for over twenty years and then retired from Stones Hallmark after another twenty plus years. A member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church for just under 56 years, Joan also spent her time traveling with her sister when they could, and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.
She will be missed by those who loved her most, her sons Steve (Natalie) Scibona, Rick (Eileen) Scibona, Phillip (Michelle Vandervort) Scibona; her grandchildren Rebecca (Trevor) Seivert, Stephanie (Ryan Freivogel) Scibona, Russell Scibona, Marissa (Collin Viel) Scibona, and Joseph Scibona; her great grandkids Abby and Dylan Seivert; sister’s-in-law Rose Crapanzano, Frances Fabiano, Lena Marinelli, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, siblings Glen Jr and Betty Swenson as well as brother’s in law Harry Uppenkamp and George Swenson; Russell’s family, Pete (Mary) Scibona, Nick (Marie) Rotolo, Angelo Crapanzano, Joe Scibona, Joseph Fabiano, Robert (Annie) Wenger, Sam Scibona, Russ Marinelli, and Josephine Scibona. A special thank you to Amberwood Care Center and Transitions Hospice for the care and compassion given to Joan.
A Funeral Mass will take place for Joan on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2400 Bell Ave, Rockford, IL 61103, followed by an entombment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Winnebago, Illinois. Walk through visitation will take place the day before, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N Rockton Road, Rockford, IL 61103. Masks and social distancing will be required. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the family to establish at a later date. To send online condolences, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com