Wean Joan (nee Danowsky) Age 78, of Wynnewood, PA, passed away on July 27, 2023. She is the daughter of the late David and Dorothy Danowsky (nee Stiglitz). Joan is survived by her husband Jeffrey. Joan was the sister of Natalie Kotsko and the late Judy Pincus and sister-in-law to Sam Wean (Rhonda), and Lawrence Wean. She is also survived by her two nieces, Marsha Katz (Darin ) and Joy Cooper (Marc). Joan was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia, and attended Lincoln High School. She was a resident of Center City Philadelphia for many years, and began her career working in law firms as a secretary, manager of a word processing department and office manager. Most recently, Joan was working at Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell and Lupin in Lansdale for the past 30 years. Joan was a passionate advocate for the legal administrators and spent a lot of her time with the ALA suburban group of legal administrators since its inception. Joan was an avid gardener, enjoying the annual flower show in Philadelphia with her friends. Joan's passion was wine and wine tasting, and was a proud secretary and member of the Bacchus Band social wine group for the past 33 years. Joan enjoyed going to the latest restaurants. Joan was one of the leading fund raisers for the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure, and most recently was in the top 5% of all fundraisers in Philadelphia. Memorial Service Wednesday, August 2nd at 11:00 A.M. at LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME in Bala Cynwyd, PA. In lieu of flowers. the family requests all donations to be made to: Bryn Mawr Hospital 3C Hospice Unit, 130 South Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. www.laurelhillphl.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jul. 30, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Wean

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13 Entries

SaraKay Smullens

August 14, 2025

I met Joan through mutual friends, Ruth Baldino, Willie Washington, and Joan Teitelman Mozenter. She was so intelligent, kind, and interesting. Attractive in every important way. I loved our time together. She made our troubled world a much, much better place. Heart-felt condolences to her family and chosen family.
Most sincerely,
SaraKay Smullens

Maria Lerman

August 2, 2025

Joan was my next-door neighbor for 21 years. She was a terrific neighbor and friend, always remembering birthdays and commemorating holidays. Always pleasant, I enjoyed our occasional talks, and sometime very small gatherings for wine and snacks. I miss having her next-door.

Ruth Baldino

July 24, 2024

I miss her so much. Countless times I feel I need to tell her something, for sure ask her something, and share something. She was a special woman, a wonderful friend.

Shana Feight

July 24, 2024

Joan was wonderful to work with and to be around - always had a smile on her face. She will be forever missed. Rest in peace, Joan.

Susan Aldworth

August 31, 2023

Jeff, so very sorry to hear of Joan´s passing. Years ago while working in the legal sector I spent time with Joan at functions always laughing and sharing life experiences. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.

Joseph Vernachio

August 28, 2023

My sincere condolences. I have had the pleasure of working with Joan over the years. You could tell that Joan's dedication, thoughtfulness, pleasant, and calm demeanor made her a special person to anyone who knew Joan.
With my deepest sympathies,
Joseph Vernachio
PSI Personnel

Cindy DeFidelto

August 7, 2023

Jeff: I offer my heartfelt condolences. Joan was instrumental in starting my professional career. She was my first female mentor, way before that was a norm in the industry. I will never forget her.

Candace Serra

August 7, 2023

Joan was a wonderful, compassionate woman. She hired me at HRMML and was always there for me at work, solving any problems that came up. We shared a love of dogs and wine. She will be missed.

Jeff Poppel

August 4, 2023

Jeff, so sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful woman who will be missed by so many ALA friends and business associates. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family.

Jeff and Chrissy Poppel

Brian Ross and Graffen Business Systems

August 1, 2023

On behalf of Graffen Business Systems and the many who had the pleasure of working with and knowing wonderful Joan she will be sincerely missed. Always smiling, pleasant she was thoughtful, helpful, generous and compassionate.

We lost a very good friend and acquaintance, however she left us with a great example and memories which will live on through her notable legacy.

Thank you Joan!

Sincerely,
Your friends at Graffen

Lindsey Goldberg

August 1, 2023

Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss. Joan was such a kind person who taught me so much during my 9 years as a legal office administrator. I will also miss her great wine and restaurant suggestions. Condolences to all who knew Joan.
Jeff, may you eventually find peace and may tears turn to smiles when you think of the wonderful memories.
Sincerely, Lindsey Goldberg

Eileen Trainer

July 31, 2023

An Angel named Joan walked among us.

Annette

July 31, 2023

Joan brought a bit of sunshine with her everywhere she went. Jeff, may you find peace in the wealth of memories you shared.

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