Obituaries
Joan M. McEvoy, 75
October 11, 2018
Joan M. McEvoy, 75, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 after a sudden illness last Sunday. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Micken) Yeager. Joan and her husband Thomas P. McEvoy would have been married 53 years on October 16th.
A 1961 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Joan completed nursing school and became an LPN in the Psychiatric wing of St. Joseph Hospital. Joan retired from Luther Acres at the age 71 after 26 years of nursing / administrative medical records.
Joan was a faithful and active parishioner of St. James Catholic Church, where she assisted with funeral luncheons, the bazaar, BINGO, and enjoyed many other functions.
She was very loving, caring, and always put others first. Joan adored her grandchildren, enjoyed family gatherings, and the many vacations to the beach in the Outer Banks.
Joan and Tom enjoyed participating in the PACE Miata Club rallies and gatherings.
In addition to her loving husband Tom, Joan is survived by their four sons: Brian McEvoy, Lititz, Sean McEvoy, East Petersburg, Kevin McEvoy, husband of Sheila (Sipe), Lititz and Craig McEvoy, husband of Jessica (Hess), East Petersburg; and six grandchildren: Skylar, Alayna, Lexi, Carly, Kayla and Chase McEvoy.
A visitation will take place 6-8 PM, with the Rosary at 7:30 PM, on Tuesday, Oct. 16th at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Another visitation will take place 10-11 AM, followed by Mass at 11 AM with The Rev. James O’Blaney, C.Ss.R. as Celebrant, on Wednesday, Oct. 17th at St. James Catholic Church. Entombment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA 17543.
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Condolences to the Family
October 27, 2018
Dear Tom and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Joan’s passing. I worked with her at Luther Acres. I always enjoyed hearing her vacation stories and viewing her wonderful pictures. Joan was a loving family wife, mother, and grandmother, always so proud of everyone. Keep her wonderful memories close at heart, and she will always be with you. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers,
Marsha Moore
October 17, 2018
Tom & family
Sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bernie & Helen Juba
October 16, 2018
Tom, It’s Deb. I have been thinking of you and praying for you, and for all of your family. I am keeping you in constant prayer. I do wish I could be with you this week in Lititz. I would come down in a heartbeat if I could With love for you and Joanie.
Deb and Steve, Albany, NY
October 14, 2018
Tom and family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. She will be with you forever in all you do..Your memories will never fade. Be strong and know our hearts are with you.
October 14, 2018
Tom & Family,
We were saddened to hear about Joan. Your all in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories give you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Love, Bill & Laurie Sceski
October 14, 2018
To Tom and children and families, I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. Life changes suddenly sometimes and is quite tough. My prayers and deepest condolences….Mary Murphy, CRNA UPMC PINNACLE
October 14, 2018
Rip joan..you will be missed dearly..you were a great person and im so glad i had the opportunity to meet u..fly high..
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- Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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