Joan Mara Levine

Joan Mara Levine

Joan Levine Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 22, 2025.
Joan Mara Levine, beloved sister of Robin Nan Levine-Lefebvre, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at a hospice in Nyack, NY. She is survived by her sister Robin, brother-in-law Robert, and their family.

Joan was a devoted educator, earning her Master's degree in Biology from Arizona State University. She taught for more than 30 years at both the High School and Junior High School in Mahopac, NY, where she inspired generations of students.

A lifelong and passionate Yankees fan, Joan also dedicated herself to her community, playing a key role in the management of the homeowners association and the pool complex, ensuring its smooth operation for many years.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her-especially her niece Leah, nephew Erik, and great-nephew Nolan.

May she rest in peace, reunited in heaven with her cherished parents, Buddy (Isaac) and Evelyn Levine.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory may be made to the Hudson Valley Humane Society at www.hvhumane.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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