Because of Gods Amazing Grace, Joan was welcomed into his kingdom on August 11th 2017. She was born at home in Lancaster PA to Charles and Mary (Foultz) Schmid. She was married to the late Charles R. Cousar for 61 years. She is survived by one son Mark (Anne) Cousar and one daughter Susan (Ray) Woodward. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Ryan (Sarah) McGovern of Oklahoma City, OK, Dr. Jonathan (Hannah) McGovern of Pittsburg, PA, Jennifer Cousar of Lancaster, Dr. Michael (Natalie) Cousar of Philadelphia, PA, and Andrew Cousar of Los Angeles, CA. Also survived by 2 great grand daughters Cassidy and Elle McGovern and 1 great grandson Finn McGovern. She is survived by 1 sister Jean (Jake) Otthofer and 1 brother Harold (Sarella) Schmid. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Joan was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Lititz, PA.

Joan's family would like to thank the wonderful staff of nurses and aids at St. Anne's Retirement Home in Columbia for the loving care they provided to her.

Funeral service will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Lititz, at 3:00pm on Saturday August 19, 2017. A short service will follow in the memorial garden after the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan's name to the American Cancer Society.