JoAnn Paula Cosen

JoAnn Paula Cosen, 78, of Oxford, NY. Passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. JoAnn was born in Norwich, NY, daughter of the late Thomas Tansey and Agnes Miller Tansey. JoAnn was predeceased by her parents, her husband Thomas E. Cosen, their daughter Julie Cosen and their son Brian Cosen. JoAnn was also predeceased by brother Thomas Tansey, her In-Laws Joseph and Florence Cosen and by her cousin and very beloved friend Bob Blood. JoAnn is survived by her children Paula and Shawn Bowman, Scott Cosen, and daughter in law Maria Cosen. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Jordan Carhart, Kelsey and Gaje Bowman, Chase Bowman, Kate Cosen, and Tommy Cosen. JoAnn is also survived by her sisters Sharyn Gorsky, Carolyn and Steve Sincox, Diane and Tom Clark and Terri and Damon Thomas. JoAnn also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and one great grandchild.

JoAnn was a lifelong resident of Oxford, NY. She obtained her associates degree from Alfred State College before marrying the love of her life Thomas Cosen in 1971 and starting their life together in Oxford. JoAnn worked as an administrative secretary for Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY for 40 years. JoAnn and Thomas poured their blood, sweat, and tears into their family and their home. Together they doted on their children and took pride in their family home. JoAnn loved the outdoors and took pride in both her home and her family. Often getting compliments from strangers passing by the property due to its immaculate care. JoAnn was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She was affectionately known to her family as “Uma”. She loved her family fiercely and there was nothing that she would not do for those she loved. She enjoyed 80’s country music and often would have her favorited country station playing in the car wherever she went. JoAnn also loved Christmas. Often taking weeks of advanced preparation, and decoration. Every Christmas her home became a winter wonderland, a place where all family excitedly gathered to spend the winter holiday. She loved doing things for the people she loved most. JoAnn especially enjoyed watching the joy on her family’s faces, children and grandchildren when they would open their Christmas gifts. She will be dearly missed by her family and it’s these memories that they will cherish forever.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in JoAnn’s memory can be made to the Riverview Cemetery Association P.O. Box 256 Oxford, NY 13830 or to the Oxford Dollars for Scholars at Oxford Academy & Central School District, P. O. Box 192, Oxford, NY 13830.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Behe Funeral Home Inc. 21 Main Street, Oxford, NY. In honor of JoAnn’s wishes no funeral services will be held at this time. Friends and family may share memories and condolences by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com.