Joanne “Joannie” Kurek, 67, of Stanhope, N.J., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Joannie was born in Newark, N.J. to Joseph F. and Helen T. (nee: Segda) Kurek. Joannie graduated from Seton Hall University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She was a devoted psychiatric nurse. Her career also involved private duty nursing to several celebrities. Life took Joannie down many paths, but her favorite was to the beach. She is survived by her faithful dog, Jinx. Joannie will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.