Joan Ference's Obituary
Joan Ference, 79, of Pittsburgh, entered Eternal Peace on Friday, December 30, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family. Joan was born on June 17, 1943, the loving daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Webster) Ference.
Joan was employed with Victoria Modeling Agency in her earlier years where she worked as a career model. She was a very devoted mother raising her three children. Joan was a horse lover and enjoyed reading in her spare time. However, above all her greatest joy in life was the time spent with her family.
Joan is survived by her son and two daughters, Frank Alessi and his wife, Christine, of Santa Fe, NM; and Machelle Jean Rutledge of Pittsburgh. Joan also leaves her grandchildren, Cameron, Ashlyn, and Braxton Bolen; her twin sister, Jean Gillard of West Newton; and her sister, Carol Neth of Peters Township. In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her sister, Janet Kwiatkoski.
A celebration of Joan's life will be held in the springtime with details to be announced at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joan's honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
To leave online condolences please visit www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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