Joan Bannon of Silver Spring, MD passed away on April 13 at the age of 68. Joan possessed a keen wit and inexorable commitment to the common good. After receiving degrees with honors from University of Michigan and Harvard, Joan served as a strategist and economist, most notably at the US Conference of Mayors. She is survived by her two sons, Andrew and Alex, and two grandsons. Her memorial will be held 2pm Saturday, May 5th at Warner Memorial Church in Kensington, MD.