JoAnn Holland, age 74, of Hackettstown died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at home in Hackettstown. JoAnn was born November 28, 1950 in Passaic, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Mary (Cali) Solarino.
JoAnn was previously employed at the Northwest New Jersey Women’s Center at Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ as an Administrative Assistant for 25 years before her retirement.
JoAnn loved to garden and would spend her entire days weeding and primping and creating beautiful landscapes. Her family was all important to her and she enjoyed spending time with them especially on holidays and other celebrations. She was joyful and was always supportive of her friends and family.
She is survived by her husband: Mark Holland, her daughter, Danielle Htut and husband Zin, her stepson Kevin Holland and partner Krista, two brothers, Kenneth Solarino and wife Carol, Joseph Solarino and wife Karen, and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation was private. Celebration of Life” on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30am at Trinity United Methodist Church. A repast will follow at Starr Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church. She will be interred with her parents at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Lodi, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Missions Fund in memory of JoAnn.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Jon Moran says
March 17, 2025 at 8:15 pmDear Danielle,
I was so very sorry to learn of your loss. My deepest sympathies. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. God bless your Mom and all who love her.
Sarah Brodine says
March 17, 2025 at 8:48 pmOur deepest sympathies for the passing of JoAnn,
My father Keith Brodine, member of TUMC was deeply saddened to hear the news. He recalled Mr holland being a devoted, and kind caregiver for many years despite the challenges. We are praying for the family and for JoAnn’s eternal peace. May she rest easy.🤍 May god bless over the family during this difficult time of grief and offer support when needed. Sending love
Rev. Joseph McCarthy says
March 18, 2025 at 1:48 pmMark,
Suzanne and I offer our sympathy and prayerful support.
Joe McCarthy
Stephen Capizzi says
March 18, 2025 at 5:36 pmAfter a long illness, you are now at peace.You will be remembered for your kindness , patience , and sweet nature. RIP dear cousin.
Ana & Rob van den Hende says
March 18, 2025 at 10:30 pmThe news informing us that JoAnn has passed leaves sadness in our hearts. We pray for her and wish that she may be eternally at peace. During these difficult times our thoughts also travel to Mark and to all of the extended members within the Holland, Htut, and Solarino families. To you we also wish t to express our most sincere condolences. Rob & Ana van den Hende
Joan Kiedes says
April 17, 2025 at 10:45 pmDear Mark: With deep condolences to you and your family… Joan, Aaron and Jess Kiedes.
Randibeth Gallant-Cleary says
April 22, 2025 at 2:44 pmRest in eternal peace to one of heavens newest Angels, Joanne.
I met Joanne at Centenary College (now University) where she barged into the Print Shop with her robust personality on full display. Her first words to me were, “Hi, I’m Joanne from the Women’s Center. I’ll be doing a lot of printing and I’ll be a pain in your…..” Hahaha! What an introduction! Pure Joanne! Of course, she was never anything other than kind, patient and funny as heck. She was one of my favorites.
Over the years we became the best work buddies. She helped me through my divorce, comforted me when my parents passed, and celebrated with me throughout years for all things, big and small.
When she was diagnosed, the major concern she shared wasn’t about her future limitations, it was for Mark and Danielle. She never wanted to be a burden, and as time passed that concern never changed. The largest lament she spoke of was wanting her family to be free of any undue strains. It was rarely about her when we talked. Although she did get annoyed with the limits at times and had a colorful way of saying so, in typical Joanne fashion. LOL!
On more times than I can remember, she expressed such gratitude for the way Mark looked after her. She was beyond grateful.
Joanne was always far more brave than she gave herself credit for. Her spirit touched many lives while helping others navigate through difficult times in their own lives at the Women’s Center. She was special, more special than she knew. She will be truly missed, but never forgotten.
Sending much love and bright energy to Mark, Danielle and the entire family. Randibeth XOX
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