Joanne Elizabeth Keohane

Joanne Fisher Keohane, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Pinellas Park, FL on November 3, 2026, surrounded by family. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Keohane (Bob) of Clearwater and Patricia Gehant (Earl) of St. Petersburg; her sons James E Keohane (Carrie) of Andrews, NC and Mark Keohane of Pinellas Park; her grandchildren Lauren, Andrew, Erin, Gregory and Reiyn; her great-grandchildren Desmond, Osi, Maggie, Saoirse, and James; and her many devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Keohane, her brother, Edward P. Fisher, her parents, Edward G. Fisher and Margaret Bowen Fisher, and her stepmother, Eloise Fisher.

Joanne was born in Milwaukee, WI, and moved to Philadelphia, PA as a young child. She attended the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Villanova, PA, Peirce College and later Rutgers University. She began her career as a paralegal but spent 25 years as an accountant, specializing in estates and trusts. She was a certified financial planner employed by Van Middlesworth & Co., St. Petersburg until her retirement. She helped raise funds for the March of Dimes and led the effort to build a new library in her community. She served as an officer in many clubs and as a committeeperson and campaign manager.

Joanne and her husband enjoyed traveling to Europe and cruising, as well as their summer home in western North Carolina. She was an accomplished pianist whose pastimes included quilting, painting, gardening, and flower arranging. She will be remembered for her indomitable spirit, love of learning, and devotion to family and friends. The family is grateful to her dedicated caregivers in the final months of her life.

A viewing will take place at Anderson McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 Dr. MLK Jr St., St. Petersburg, FL on Sunday, November 8 from 3-5 PM. The funeral mass is on Monday, November 9 at 10 AM at Holy Family Church, 200 78th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, FL., followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery, 5233 118th Ave. N., Clearwater, FL 33760.