Joanne Sheehan Smith
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SHEEHAN SMITH - Mrs. Joanne M., 87, 222 Messiah Circle, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, died September 2, 2018, at home. Born February 19, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Louis A. and Ethel Frances (Schaefer) Sheehan. Preceded in death by parents; husband Duane R. Smith; brothers, Eugene, Louis, George, Thomas, Jack, and Edward; sisters Mary Lou and Ethel. Survived by children Janet S. (and D. Kent) Peterman, of Philadelphia; Susan M. Smith of Pittsburgh; Ronald D. Smith of Los Angeles; Alan P. (and Mardi) Smith, of San Diego; brother James Sheehan; grandchildren Phoebe, Neil, and Nathaniel Peterman, and Grant and Jordan Smith. Joanne was wife and mother. She taught Technical Writing seminars in businesses around Harrisburg, and created and ran the Writers' Lab for students at Pennsylvania State University, Capital Campus where she worked for ten years. She has always been active at church, most recently at Tree of Life Lutheran Church, and as a volunteer, most recently at Messiah Village Retirement Community. Visitation with the family will be from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 with the Memorial Service led by Pastors Richard and Cathy Geib to follow. Both at Tree of Life Lutheran Church at 1492 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Committal will happen at a later date.