Obituary of Joan Ann Felvus
Joan A. Felvus passed away Thursday, October 17th, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Ray and Viola (Skinner) Swendsen. Joan worked for Ridge Road Express for 28 years as a school bus driver, transitioning to a school bus monitor during her final year before retiring. She enjoyed doing crafts, quilting, going to the casino, playing cards, and, most of all, spending time with her family.
Joan married her late husband, James L. Felvus Sr. (1939-2007), on October 26, 1957. Together, they had eight children, James Jr. (Cheryl) Felvus, Jay (Emily) Felvus, Joanna Felvus, Jodi (Daniel) Zastrow, Jillinda Prentice, Jamie (Ginene) Felvus, Jodel Woods, and Jantel (Jeffrey) Andrews.
Joan is predeceased by her husband James Sr. and her siblings: Rose (Swendsen) Race, Clifford Swendsen, Dorothy (Swendsen) Moreland, Mae (Swendsen) Andes, Robert Swendsen, Melvin Swendsen.
She is survived by her siblings: Lester Swendsen, Arlene (Swendsen) Heisner, Adelaide (Swendsen) Butler; her children; her grandchildren: Michael (Mallory) Felvus, Maile Felvus, Benny (Bart) Blair, Erin Felvus, Lauren Felvus, Matthew Drake, Mark (Onalee) Drake, David Prentice, Jessica Prentice, Joshua (Natalie) Woods, Shane (Megan) Woods, Ashly (Michael) Woods, Anna Andrews, Zoe Andrews; 16 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life in the Spring of 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice Niagara, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport:, NY 14094.
In Loving Memory
Joan Felvus
1942 - 2024
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