SPENCER - Joan Marie
(nee Planz)
Of Amherst, NY, passed away on October 6, 2020. Beloved wife of David N. Spencer for 55 years; loving mother of Lisa (Robert) Harrigan and Karen (John) Leone; dear grandmother of Connor and Kelsey Harrigan; sister of Charles (Rosemary) Planz, Marilyn (late William) Coughlin and Edna Mangan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Teacher of American History at Kenmore East High School, Holy Angels Academy, and The Park School; Adjunct Professor at Canisius College; Assistant Principal at Cardinal O'Hara and Principal at Mount St. Mary Academy and Niagara Catholic. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Christopher's R.C. Church on Saturday at 9:30 AM, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, where facial coverings and social distancing are required for Mass. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan SPENCER

16 Entries

Carol Linnell

April 8, 2021

Just arrived at Bonita Beach and learned of Joan´s passing. I´m missing our walks and our talks and dinners together with a little wine. If Dave sees this, please contact me at 651-208-9732...you have our deepest sympathy!

Paul & Judy

December 29, 2020

Our deepest sympathy, Joan was a gift to everyone, she will be missed.

Robin Raphael

October 13, 2020

I met Joan many years ago when she did an administrative internship at Sweet Home Middle School. Then, many, many years later, I recognized her immediately when I ran into her at the JCC. She knew everyone there and was friendly with everyone. She was always interested in the other person. What a lovely lady. I am so sorry for your loss. May her memory always be a blessing.

Bonnie Parsons

October 12, 2020

Dear Dave and family, My heartfelt condolences. Joan was a very special friend to me and so many others. We went through BSC together in the 90s and have been friends ever since. She had a genuinely caring spirit and enthusiasm for new ideas and adventures. She is dearly missed.

Lisa Baco

October 12, 2020

My sympathies to your entire family on the passing of such a kind, intelligent and strong female role model. I had the opportunity to work for Joan at both O'Hara and Mt. Saint Mary. I will remember her candor, humor and kindness and especially her love of her family. Peace.

Patti Duffy

October 11, 2020

David and family my condolences to you. I am forever grateful for my friendship with Joan first at HAA and beyond.

Mary Ann kern

October 10, 2020

I was sorry to hear of Joan,s passing!my prayers and sympathy are with Her husband and family .joan was a classmate of mine at Mount st. Mary's,high school. May she Rest In Peace.=O=O=O

Amy Schasel

October 10, 2020

Karen,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. d
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Barbara Batchen

October 9, 2020

My prayers to Joan and her family at this sad time. She will be so missed by her gym mates, and she knew many. It just won't be the same without her. The many treasured chats about Connor, her handy dandy helper and fixer and, Kelsey, her super duper sports playing gal. She so much enjoyed talking about them. I will miss you, Joan. RIP.........

Julie Jewert Roach

October 9, 2020

I knew Joan as a classmate at D'Youville College and always looked forward to seeing her at our reunions.
I was saddened to hear of Joan's death and send my sincere sympathy to all her family.

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Maureen Heimerl

October 8, 2020

I am so saddened to learn of Joan's passing. We were friends in high school and Joan was a popular, beautiful and well liked friend. She was also a very smart student and willing to help with homework and share her notes from class. My thoughts and prayers to DAVE and all her family at this sad time!

Dorothy Henry

October 8, 2020

So very sorry to learn of Joan's passing. She truly was a beautiful lady both on the inside & out. We shared many great times & conversations at the Thursday Book Club at the 20th Century Club. I feel very privileged to have known Joan & I will miss her dearly. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family at this most difficult time. =O=O=O=O

Patricia Tambacas

October 8, 2020

Dear David,
I am so very saddened by Joan's passing.Just yesterday I left a message on her cell phone to thank her for calling my home while I was in the hospital. That was Joan, always calling to check on Bill's health or mine!I will truly miss our lunch get togethers where we talked non stop about so many topics, from our families, especially our grandchildren, to trips you had recently made, restaurants we had eaten at, and enjoyed. She was a dear friend whom I will miss so much.

miss, but never forget.

Teresa Evens

October 8, 2020

I treasured her friendship and enjoyed working out with her at JCC... she will be very missed.