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Joan West Obituary
Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Vera Stanford Corcoran. She was a graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School, Class of 1949, and Mercy School of Nursing, in 1952, receiving her registered nurse degree.
She was employed as a private duty nurse for many years by Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and last worked for Golden Living Center, Plains Township, as a nursing supervisor. She dedicated her life to the care of her patients.
Joan was past president of the Private Duty Nurses Association.
She was a member of St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception Church, Wilkes-Barre.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Sr., on May 31, 2006; infant daughters, Joan and Amy; and sister, Rosemary Saba.
Surviving are her sons, Neil Jr., Ocean, N.J.; Mark, Forty Fort; daughters, Debbie West, Wilkes-Barre; and Donna West, Luzerne; five grandchildren; brother, Col. Edward F. Corcoran, Ph.D., Columbia, S.C.; sister, Frances Gutosky, Hanover Township; several nephews and nieces.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 S. Main St., Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception Church, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains Township.Friends may call Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, may be made to St. Mary's Church, Wilkes-Barre.
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Susan Lindsay-Musi
December 20, 2007
I was sorry to hear about Joan. My Mom and Dad had many good times with Joan and Neil and we've heard many happy stories of times they shared. My thoughts are with you. I'm sure all four are having one heck of a reunion in heaven.
Barbara & George Chapman
December 6, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about Joan. I worked with her at the nursing home.I've known Joan a long time. She and Neil were good friends of Marion & Stu (my sister & brother-in-law). She was a wonderful person.
Joanne Olshan
December 4, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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