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Joan McAndrew Obituary
Joan Clifford McAndrew, 93, of Avoca, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Wesley Village Nursing and Rehab Center, Pittston.
She was born in Avoca, Aug. 29, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Michael and Bridget Cavanaugh Clifford.
Joan was a member of Queen Of The Apostles Parish Church, Avoca. She was a graduate of Avoca High School, Class of 1948. Joan was a proud member of the Avoca Jolly Girls, The Clifford Club and the West Side Social Club. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother known as "Grandma The Great," sister and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Raymond F. "Chick" McAndrew, on June 11, 2019; sisters, Mildred George, Marie McAndrew, Peg Allardyce and Betty Timlin; and brothers, Earl, Joseph, Michael, Jack, William and Alfred "Al" Clifford.
Joan is survived by her children, Patrick and his wife, Teresa, Avoca; Eileen Krzak and her husband, Raymond, Avoca; Ann Culp and her husband, David, Dupont; Thomas and his wife, Jackie, Avoca; Robert and his wife, Colleen, Scranton; Kevin and his wife, Lori, Avoca; and Kay Shamnoski and her husband, Stephen, Avoca; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Queen Of The Apostles Parish Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, with the Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka officiating. Friends may call for a viewing from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc. 255 McAlpine St. Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church on Saturday for the Mass as there will be no procession from the funeral home. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Avoca.
Condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.
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Donato C Rinaldi Jr
March 24, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to your entire family.
May she always rejoice in the beauty of eternal life.
Love, Donato and Sue Rinaldi from Charleston, South Carolina.
Linda McAdarra
March 23, 2024
Dear Pat Eileen Kay and family, please accept our love and condolences on behalf of ur loving mother. May she receive her reward as she is in the arms of Our Lord and Savior. Sincerely, Linda Cituk and Jack Cituk
Mimi
March 22, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sharon Ostroski Baloga
March 21, 2024
My sincere condolences are extended to the McAndrew and Clifford Families on this loss of Mrs. Joan McAndrew. May she be resting peacefully
MaryJo & Jean Roue
March 21, 2024
Our deepest condolences for the loss of you Mom. We hold the great memories of great holiday family pool parties at your parents' house. She was the last of a by-gone generation and the loss is deeply felt. May she rest in peace.
MaryJo & Jean Roue
Mark and Joyce George
March 21, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please know our prayers are with all of you.
Stephen Yokimishyn
March 21, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the McAndrew and Clifford families. May Joan's memory be eternal.
Barry & Kim Walsh Vangarelli
March 21, 2024
Our deepest sympathy in Joan´s passing. She was a lovely woman. Hold your memories close to your heart.
Mimi
March 21, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Joe, Kim, Alyssa, Haley and Tanner Zondlo
March 20, 2024
We are very sorry for your great loss and our deepest condolences to the entire McAndrew Family!!! Your mom was a wonderful person and left a lasting legacy
You are all in our prayers!!
The McNallys
March 20, 2024
Bob, Colleen and family, so very sorry for your family´s great loss.
Louise starzec
March 20, 2024
Kevin so sorry for your loss of your mom prayers go out to the family may she rest in peace
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