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JOAN FERENCE Obituary
Age 81, recently of Mt. Washington, passed on May 15, 2015, surrounded by her three loving daughters, Natalie Keegan-Correll, Terri Ference Silver, and Mary Ann Braun. Joan was born and raised in Elizabeth, PA where she and her late husband, John E. Ference, raised their three daughters. Dear sister of Ronald Campayno and Marilyn Mahoney; cherished daughter of the late Daniel and Madelaine (Banavich) Campayno; adored grandmother of five; and three great-grandchildren. She was a sweet and generous woman, and an avid reader, loved by many. Memorial Mass Wed. at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Mount Church, 403 Grandview Ave., Pgh., PA 15211. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC.
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Rob Mahoney
May 20, 2015
Dear Natalie , Terri, Mary Ann; My deepest sympathy goes to you. I love you all. Rest in pease Aunt Joan.
Rob Mahoney
May 20, 2015
May you find comfort in remembering your dear mother this Mother's Day, and every day.
Michele & Anthony Null
May 19, 2015
Thinking of all of you. God bless your mom, she's at peace in heaven.
Lynn Dora
May 18, 2015
Dear Mary Ann,
I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. Deepest sympathy and wishing you peace.
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May 18, 2015
Much love to Lee, Terri and Mary Ann. Your mom was sweet and kind and her memory will live on in all of you. Gretchen
Natalie Ference
May 18, 2015
Dear Natalie, Terri, Mary Ann and Families: Deepest sympathy and an abundance of prayers extended to you. Life will be difficult without Joan but you will be reminded of all those Happy Memories of her. Treasure them. Natalie and all the sisters and brothers-in-law and their Families.
Jan (Ruhl) Eddy
May 18, 2015
I loved your mom as my own. She will be beautifully remembered and sadly missed. My love to you Lee, Terri, and Mary.
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