Joan L. Martin

1933 - 2019

Joan L. Martin obituary, 1933-2019, North East, PA

BORN

1933

DIED

2019

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William D. Elkin Funeral Home - North East

65 South Lake Street

North East, Pennsylvania

Joan Martin Obituary

Joan L. Martin, age 85, of Erie, formerly of Upper Darby, Pa., died on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Sarah A. Reed Senior Living. She was born on November 17, 1933 in Montgomery County, Pa., to the late Benjamin and Helen (Riley) Martin.

Joan played professional baseball for The South Bend Blue Sox, in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and later was employed by Bell South Telephone Company, the Walnut Theater in Philadelphia plus various other jobs. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.

Joan was preceded in death by parents; sister, Barbara (Martin) LeVan and brother-in-law, Rev. Paul LeVan. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Stephen LeVan of North East, Pa., Deborah (LeVan) Swift of Las Vegas, Nev., Jonathan LeVan of Erie, Pa., Suzanne LeVan of Center, Colo., and Patricia LeVan of Phoenix, Ariz.

Private funeral arrangements are being handled by the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East at the convenience of the family.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jul. 31, 2019.
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Remembering you today, Aunt Joan! Can't believe it has been 2 years already! You are never forgotten! Love and Miss you very much!

Patti LeVan

Family

July 25, 2021

Remembering you today, Dear Aunt Joan! You are GREATLY missed! Love and miss you LOTS! ❤

Patricia LeVan

Family

July 25, 2020

Dear Joan,
You were sadly missed when you left Upper Darby. I am so glad we stayed in touch. I shall miss you immensely but remember with smiles and laughter all the good times we shared. I am so glad you are at peace. My best to you on the rest of your journey. Hugs to you Snoopy, Candy and Toby.
Emily and Miss Cate

Emily Smith

August 6, 2019

Lighting a candle in memory of you! ❤

Patti LeVan

August 2, 2019

You are GREATLY MISSED, Aunt Joan! I Love you very much and I am very grateful for all of the WONDERFUL memories that I have with you! I will never forget you!

Patti LeVan

August 2, 2019

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