Joan E. O'Connor Shoemaker

Joan E. O'Connor Shoemaker obituary

Joan E. O'Connor Shoemaker

Joan Shoemaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. Funeral Directors on Jan. 28, 2026.
On Wednesday January 28, 2026, Joan E. O'Connor Shoemaker. Predeceased by her husband Edward Shoemaker, and her parents John and Catherine Hopper O'Connor. Beloved mother of Megan Petrovich (Jim) and Leslie Shoemaker. Grandmother of Catherine Petrovich. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday at 10 a.m. until a Blessing Service at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.

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February 1, 2026

Sylvia Mooney posted to the memorial.

February 1, 2026

Art and Cynthia Baldwin posted to the memorial.

February 1, 2026

James and Deborah Baldwin posted to the memorial.

Sylvia Mooney

February 1, 2026

Dear Leslie, Megan and Catherine. So sorry for the loss of Joan. My family and I send you our sincere condolences, and huge hugs to help you during this sad time. May Joan rest in peace. Sylvia Mooney, family and friends of Kilmore co wexford.

Art and Cynthia Baldwin

February 1, 2026

Joan and Cynthia met the first day of Law School at Duquesne University. They became buddies and our families became close. We will always have fond memories of cutting our Christmas trees followed by winter picnics.
Deepest Sympathy, Leslie and Megan.
May God bless and comfort you.
Arthur L. and The Honorable Cynthia Ackron Baldwin

Heavenly Blossoms Bouquet VASE INCLUDED

James and Deborah Baldwin

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Lanna Curley

February 1, 2026

So very sorry for the loss of your Mum Leslie may she rest in peace
Thinking of you at this very sad time
Thoughts and prayers to the family
Lanna Curley

Caroline Curley

February 1, 2026

Sincere condolences Lesliefor the loss of your Mum may she rest easy
Thoughts and prayers to all the family
Caroline and Ant

Nicola Sharkey

February 1, 2026

Condolences to my beautiful friend Leslie on the difficult loss of your Mam. All my love to you and your family.

Living Spirit Dishgarden

Nicola

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Deirdre Lillis

January 31, 2026

Sincere condolences Leslie- may your mother rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Deirdre L

Catherine Deegan

January 30, 2026

I'm so sorry for the sad loss of your mama, Leslie. May her memory be a blessing. Love Catherine

Keith

January 30, 2026

I am terribly sorry for your loss, Leslie. May your Mam rest in peace.

Keith Sunderland

Robert FLOOD

January 30, 2026

My sincere condolences to Leslie and family.

Robert Flood

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