Joan Diane DuBois Hill, 86, of Westlake, Ohio formerly of Medina, Ohio and Beaver Falls, PA, died on January 12, 2019 after a long illness with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Hill, loving mother of Kelly O'Hara (Patrick) of Bay Village, OH, Diane Saini (Amar) of Atlanta, GA, Amy Catherine (deceased) and son Ken (Carla) Hill, of Cottage Grove, OR. Loving grandmother of Caitlin (Andre) and Amy (Adam), Amanda (Bryan), Samuel (Jack), Charles, Harrison and Cameron. Loving great-grandmother of Lincoln, Beckett, Jocelyn and Sophia. Joan was born in South River, NJ and graduated from Trenton State Teachers College (now the College of New Jersey) with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Joan spent several years teaching 2nd and 3rd grade while her husband served in the Navy. While in Beaver Falls, PA Joan volunteered for many organizations, and served as PTA President, President of the League of Women Voters, Vice President of the Outlook Club and a member of the American Association of University Women. While living in Medina, Joan was an active volunteer for the Medina Hospital Auxiliary and a long time member of United Church of Christ Congregational. Joan was an avid traveler, having visited all 50 states and more than 30 countries, and particularly enjoyed travelling to visit her children and grandchildren, as well as attending concerts and plays with friends. Joan was also an active bridge player.
Family and friends will gather for a Memorial celebrating Joan's life on Friday January 18, 2019 from Noon until the time of Funeral Service at Saul-Garbauer Funeral Home Inc. at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 922 Sunflower Road, Rochester, PA. Joan's family would like to thank the staff of the Coburg Unit of the Lutheran Home, Westlake, Ohio for the wonderful care and support they gave to Joan and her family over the years, and the staff of Crossroads Hospice who were there for Joan and her family during the end of her journey. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association in Joan's memory would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.
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