On Friday, August 15, 2008 I received a call that I had been dreading- that my grandma had passed away. The last time I had gone through the process of a loved one was 10 years ago, Sept 5th of this year to be exact. My grandma loved to read my blog; she loved to see what I was doing and the pictures that accompanied my various excursions. I have already written my personal public statement on her memorial site, so will use my blog space to display her self-written obituary. Help me honor and keep my grandma alive by reading her obituary and the exceprt that I added to her page as well as making contributions to your local historical society and/or library.Joan Saunders of Montrose, Pa.
Joan Saunders, 78, of Montrose, Pa. passed away, Friday, August 15, 2008, at the Endless Mountains Health Systems. She was born Feb. 17, 1930 in Drexel Hill, Pa. Joan was the youngest of six children of the late Dr. Frederick Boerner and Esther Wilkie. She graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1948 and from the University of Pennsylvania in 1952. In 1953 she married Stanley Saunders who died in 1998. She taught for 19 years in the Montrose Area School District as a first grade teacher. In 1992 she was listed in "Who's Who among America's Teachers." For many years Joan did genealogy and was a member of the Susquehanna Co. Historical Society. She also enjoyed doing cross stitch, puzzles and was an avid reader. In later years she was cared for by her son, David, with a lot of love and patience. She was also helped by special friends, Gail Stone and Terri Bennett. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Kathleen), Tunkhannock, Pa., Stephen (Diana), Merced, California, and David, at home; grandchildren, Kristina Olah, Allyson Saunders, Hillary (Justin) Bishop, and Joseph Saunders; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Olah and Janie Bishop; nieces and nephews; sister, Nancy (Warren) Smith; and a brother, Frederick. She was predeceased by a brother, Robert; and sisters, Doris and Eleanor.Please go to bartronmyerfuneralhome.com for directions. Services: Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, Pa. Visitation: Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association, 2 Monument Square, Montrose, Pa. 18801 in memory of Joan Saunders.
Published in the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on 8/17/2008
Notice • Guest Book • Flowers • Visit the gift shop • Charities
Published in the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on 8/17/2008
Notice • Guest Book • Flowers • Visit the gift shop • Charities
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