Joan W. (Swank) Hittinger

Joan W. Hittinger, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Community in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. She was 91 years of age. 

Born Wednesday, February 14, 1934 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Howard M., and Ruth Emma (Croman) Swank. Joan was also predeceased by; husband, Gerald E. Hittinger; brothers, Donald, and Bruce Swank. 

Surviving are; daughters, Lucille M. Hill wife of Terry R., Alice F. McQuaide wife of Kenneth both of Weatherly; son, David L. Hittinger and his wife Francine of Ladson, SC, grandchildren, Christopher Hittinger, Nicholas Hittinger and his wife Lindsay, Brandon Murphy and his wife Andrea, Kete McQuaide, Emma Hinkle and her husband Warren, Alyssa Barnasevitch, Justin Hill and his wife Heather, Sean Barnasevitch and his fiancée Courtney Lovett, Robert Hill and wife Carla; great grandchildren, Ella and Waylon Hinkle, Takoda Hill and wife Nicole, William Hittinger, great granddaughter Hill expected in April; great great grandchild, Lydia Hill. 

A 1951 graduate of Weatherly High School, Joan was a Banker for many years beginning her career with Anthracite Building and Loan in Weatherly working through their many mergers as a Teller, Loan Officer, and Bank Manager. A devoted member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly, Joan served as the first female president of the church consistory, and held the role of church secretary. Joan also served as Secretary of Union Cemetery for many years. A talented seamstress, Joan sewed many wedding gowns and bridal maids’ dresses. Joan accompanied her bridal party dresses with miniature dolls matching the bridal party. Joan was also accomplished in quilting, and cross stitch. Joan and Gerald enjoyed camping and traveling together, and as a family.  

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 

Graveside Services will be held on Monday March 3, 2025 at 2 o'clock P.M. from Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. Rev. Sharon Frye to officiate. 

Memorials in Joan’s name to:

Salem U.C.C.

330 First Street

Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255 

Online condolences or a fond memory of Joan may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com