Obituary of Joan D. McMahon

Joan D. McMahon, 86, of Titusville passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Wesbury United Methodist Community in Meadville.

Joan was born on June 7, 1934, in Titusville to the late Charles J. and Mary (Snyder) Donovan.

She graduated from Colestock High School, class of 1952.

Joan owned and operated the former Joan’s Children Shop, McMahon Realty, McMahon Texaco and most recently was a Registrar for Pennsylvania Vital Records. In her early years she worked in Washington D.C. for the government.

She was an active volunteer with Crawford County Democratic Party, a secretary for her high school class, reunion committee treasurer, and a life social member of the Bruce Shorts Post #5958 VFW. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Joan is survived by a daughter-in-law, Louise McMahon Cramer and husband Scott of Titusville; 2 grandchildren, John McMahon and wife Abby of Allison Park, Nicki Thompson of Marion, NC; 4 great-grandchildren, Harper Thompson, Chloe, Lucas and Hazel McMahon; Rocky Nelson who is like a grandson to her and she babysat for many years; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael A. McMahon; 2 brothers, Frank Donovan and Charles Donovan Jr.; and a sister, Elaine McDowell.

Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA 16354 on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Brian Borger, officiating.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Titusville Alumni Association 302 E. Walnut St., Titusville, PA 16354.

If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.

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