Joan Brunner Obituary
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Joan was a secretary with several organizations before becoming the longtime office manager of Aston Township, until her retirement.
Joan was a devoted church member of Calvary Church, Rockdale, PA and St. Simeons N. Wildwood, NJ and Christ Church Media. She enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake and spending time in Cape May, NJ and the Florida Keys with her family and many dear friends.
Wife of the late the Very Rev. Arthur F. Brunner; Mother of the late Karl Brunner, Grandmother of the late Claudia Murphy and Sister of the late William Lafferty.
Survivors:
Children: Gail (David) Brunner, Glen (Marguerite) Brunner, Lisa (Scott) Brunner Bireley, Kurt (Carol) Brunner, Micah (Mary Beth) Brunner
Grandchildren: Lauren (Vic) Ranieri, Christine (Joe) McEntee, Alexis (Chuck) Beckman, Eric (Allie) Brunner, Kyle (Jake) Brunner, Emily (Brian) Kavanagh, Allie (Chris) Brunner
Great-Grandchildren: Mia, Hunter, Paige, Logan and Anna
Visitation: Friday, November 7th after 10:00AM at Christ Church Media, 311 S. Orange Street, Media, PA, 19063.
Funeral Service: Friday, November 7th at 11:00AM at the church.
Interment will be private at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Episcopal Community Services, 6006 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
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November 3, 2025
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