Obituaries
Joan M. O’Shea, 85
Joan M. O’Shea, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at St. Anne’s Retirement Village.
She was the wife of the late Richard F. O’Shea, who passed away in 1997. Born in Brownville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bernard D. and Amelia M. Gosier McDermott.
Joan had been a homemaker, and in years past, she had worked at Gimbels and Pomeroys Department Stores.
She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Joan enjoyed playing golf, bridge, and bowling. She was a 1948 graduate of Syracuse University.
She is survived by her two sons: Kevin R. married to Cathleen B. O’Shea of Bellevue, WA, and Brian J. married to Donna M. O’Shea of Linwood, NJ; her two daughters Sally J. O’Shea of Lancaster and Ann M. married to William Hammen of York, PA; and by her 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bernard E. McDermott.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from 10-11AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Joan’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 hospiceoflancaster.org. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
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Condolences to the Family
Kevin,
I was deeply saddened by the news of your mother’s death and offer you, B.J., Sally, and Ann our deepest sympathies and heart-felt condolences. We pray the God grant you all an added measure of His infinite grace and that His Holy Spirit will bring you consolation in your grief, comfort in your sorrow, peace in longing moments, and hope in the Resurrection to new and everlasting life. We regret we cannot be there for the celebration of your mother’s life at the Mass of Resurrection, but know that she and all of you remain in our prayers, especially on Tuesday as she is laid to rest. God bless you all – peace be with your spirit.
Gary and Teresa May and Family
Yorktown, VA
Dear Kevin, Brian, Sally and Ann,
I am saddened for you with the loss of your mother and my aunt. Although I have not seen her in years I will always have fond memories of her. She was always one with a smile on her face (even bigger when surroounded by her family!)
She is in a better place now and reunited with Dick, Bud, Amelia and the rest of the Goshier Gals and I am sure she is rocking and rolling with all of them catching up on old times.
Consider yourselves fortunate to have had her all the years that you did and best of luck getting through the holidays without her.
Take care,
Tom McDermott
Dear Family of Joan,
It was my privilege to spend time with Mrs. O’Shea during her last days at St. Annes. She was a pleasure to visit even when she was not well. I knew a few of her interests such as the lively swing and jazz she kept her radio tuned to and her interest in old china. She taught me about Beleek china from Ireland. I went home and googled for it and then returned to tell her the story of how the factory started. I think she enjoyed that. I found that my time with her went fast! You have my condolences. May God bless you.
Rose (Hospice volunteer)
Dear Sally and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, we are unable to attend the service due to illness. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Becky and Jim Reever
