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Alleva Funeral Home, Inc.

1724 East Lancaster Ave

Paoli, Pennsylvania

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Visitation

Nov. 28, 2025

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church

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Joan Eaves Obituary

Eaves Joan A. (nee Mathers) Age 97, passed away on November 21, 2025. She was a long-time resident of Paoli, PA and West Chester, PA. Joan Eaves was born on July 19, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA. She earned her bachelor's degree from Chestnut Hill College and her master's degrees from Temple University and Penn State University. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Francis and her daughter, Marybeth Kirlin. Joan is survived by her daughter Francine (John) Ranft and her son-in-law, Michael Kirlin. A Visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, at St. Patrick Church (Malvern, PA) starting at 10:30 A.M. with Mass to follow at 11:00 A.M. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Hill College, Chestnut Hill, PA in Joan's name. Arrangements by ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 26, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Joan Eaves

Nov

28

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church

104 Channing Ave, Malvern, PA 19355

Nov

28

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church

104 Channing Ave, Malvern, PA 19355

Funeral services provided by:

Alleva Funeral Home, Inc.

1724 East Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301

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