Sturbridge : JoAnn P. (Moffat) Sapunka Miller, 81, of Beach Ave., passed away at home on Wednesday, May 20th, with her loving family by her side, after an illness.

She leaves her husband of 30 years, Elmer E. Miller; her daughter, Karyn Hibbard of Sutton; her three grandchildren, Jason Noyes, Krystle (Noyes) Ardan and her husband Adam, and Kyle Coston; and many nieces and nephews.  JoAnn was predeceased by her first husband, Oliver Suprenant, and then widowed by Charles Sapunka; three daughters, Jacalyn Lindsey, Tracey Suprenant and Sheryl Suprenant; a brother, Kenneth Collins; and two sisters, Jean and Virgina.  She was born in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Harold and Hellen (Spencer) Moffat.

Joann graduated high school and went on to obtain her Associates Degree and worked for several years as a CPA at New England Envelope in Worcester. She later became a home care support worker for the Seven Hills Foundation providing home care and support for many individuals in their program.

JoAnn was very active in her children's lives. She was a Girl Scout Leader, was active in 4-H, and a softball coach. JoAnn enjoyed being with her friends and family especially when observing holidays; you could often find her cooking with her children's and grandchildren's friends.

She loved all animals, gardening, to travel, boating, and was proud of her Irish heritage, celebrated her faith.

Funeral service and burial for Joann will be private.  There are no calling hours.