DeHart, Joanne – Cochran Funeral

The family of Joanne DeHart are saddened to announce her passing on March 5th, 2026.She was 70 years old. Joanne was born on September 3rd, 1955, in New York. Joanne was a Cosmetologist and Business Owner in Fairport NY. After returning to New Jersey to care for her mother, Joanne also became an active member of the Saint Michael’s Marshalls motorcycle club which is active in numerous charities and fund-raising events, attending rallies, participating in parades, and contributing to their community. However, her primary cause for returning to Hackettstown was to care for her mom Vinnie Perez. Her dedication to her mother was compassionate, with a fierce love that others should emulate. Vincenzia Perez passed on January 12, 2025. Joanne is survived by her brothers Larry Mew, John and Edward Mew and sister in-law Lisa Mew also her Nephew Ed Mew, Nieces, Taylor Mew of Netcong, Rachel Smith, husband Dave ad children Dominic, Devon and Jade,,, Ashley and her husband Mike Chiappa, and their children Roman and Nico, and extended family members, Greg and Joy Rudy Monacchio. Joanne is predeceased by her parents John and Vincenzia Perez of Hackettstown, her brothers Anthony Perez, William Mew and Joseph Perez. Services will be held at Cochran’s Funeral home 905 High Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840 on Friday March 13, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be contributed to the OSCAR ANIMAL Rescue PO box 248 Sparta NJ, or an Animal shelter of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/

9 Condolences for DeHart, Joanne

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Doug & Ellie Romary says

March 9, 2026 at 3:44 pm

Where to even start. As I look at this page, the only thing my mind says is, this can’t be right, this is a mistake. But I know it’s not.
Walk with the angels JoJo, keep watch over us, we’ll keep watch of each other down here.
Life is going to be very different here without you.
To her family, please accept our sincere condolences, know she loved you all fiercely, you were and always will be her tribe, we were just fortunate to be a small part of being “her people”.
Till then
Love you more

Bruce Paff says

March 9, 2026 at 9:27 pm

So very Sorry to hear that she passed,I’m sure she will be missed.

Joy Snyder says

March 9, 2026 at 9:42 pm

I am very saddened to learn of the passing of JoAnne…My heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the entire Perez and Mew families. Joy Snyder (Mrs. Lester)

Eddie meeker says

March 12, 2026 at 11:57 am

There’s a place in heaven for everyone… Condolences to her extended family…rest in peace…

Jess DeStefano says

March 12, 2026 at 3:01 pm

I’ll forever hear Jo’s spunky laugh and voice, with an energy like no other. I’ll be forever grateful to have her in my memories. My condolences <3

Sharon Schlomer Housel and Pat says

March 12, 2026 at 6:20 pm

Our condolences goes out to all whose hearts were touched by the loss of your loved one.

Diane Marzano says

March 13, 2026 at 1:54 am

Deepest condolences. Joanne will be missed dearly.

Charlie, Ashley, Tessa, and Ryan Kelly says

March 13, 2026 at 7:09 pm

Dearest Joanne — Jo, Aunt JoJo,

Our family treasured you. Through all the laughs, the tears, the “powa hour,” and all the moments in between, we loved and valued you for exactly who you were. You were a true firecracker, a spiritual light, and a rock-solid source of support.

Thank you for loving our babies as if they were your own. Their faces always lit up the moment they saw you. Tessa loved having tea with you, and Ryan couldn’t wait to show you his favorite toy of the week. They brought you so much laughter (oh to hear that laugh one more time), just as you brought them so much love and joy. We always said we were chosen family.

May you now be free from pain and suffering here on earth and rejoice in God’s presence. May the angels welcome you home and may God hold you gently in His eternal peace.

Love always and forever,
Charlie, Ashley, Tessa, and Ryan Kelly

Cindy Reeves says

March 19, 2026 at 2:17 pm

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Joanne and my sister Jess were friends in the early 1970’s before either of them were married. Joanne came to our house a few times and she left an impression on me. She had so much warmth in that lovely face, and being from Northern New Jersey I loved her New York York accent.

DeHart, Joanne September 3, 1955 - March 5, 2026

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