Catherine Joanne Czeck
Catherine Joanne Czeck, (Joanne), age 78, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully at Hubbard Hospice House on December 4, 2025.
Joanne was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Richardson; her mother, Mary Grace Richardson; daughter, Becky Czeck; and sister, Lynn Richardson Hartz.
Joanne was born on May 5, 1947, and was a proud 1965 graduate of Charleston High School and then attended Marshall University. A hair stylist by profession, Joanne delighted in conversation with her clients, while creating stylish hair designs for her many grateful customers. She enjoyed reading and collecting trains.
She is survived by her son, Ric Czeck; daughter, Cathy Czeck (Terry Asbury), all of Charleston; granddaughter, Jessica Wolfal (Caleb), of Fort Knox, KY; grandson, Ricky Czeck (Teyiona McNeil), of Dunbar; sister, Jean Richardson of Bluefield; brothers, Ray Richardson of South Charleston and Andy Richardson of Charleston; and three great-granddaughters.
The family wishes to thank the City of Charleston EMTs, Charleston Area Medical Center, Hubbard Hospice House, and Snodgrass Funeral Home for their service during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311. (https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/)
The family will receive visitors and offer a brief memorial service in the chapel of Christ Church United Methodist on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:30pm, with the memorial service beginning at 1:30pm.
Memories of Joanne may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Joann was a precious friend. She comforted me when I lost my son because she knew the grief I was going through. She was an inspiration to me always. I have missed seeing her when going into Cosmos. She and I became very close. May the Lord give comfort to each of her family during this time of sorrow. Love and prayers.
I was shocked to learn of Joann’s death. I remain with difficulty wrapping my head around this. Joann was my friend. We shared similar values, beliefs, political ideologies and interests (music, books). Her presence in my world added to my security. It was this time of every year, she would hand me a loving Christmas card. Yesterday, on my way to Cosmos, I thought of receiving the card that day. Instead, I received the sorrowful news.
Joann was such a pleasure. I will miss her.
My sympathies to her children, her brothers and other family. She loved you so.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my friend, JoAnne. I got to know her from going to Cosmos. I truly enjoyed our conversations and her stories about her family. who she loved so much. We enjoyed talking about Charleston as it was so many years ago. I missed her being there so much during the past several months.
My sincere sympathy to her family and friends.