Obituary of Joan M. Walsh

Joan M. Walsh Olean, NY Joan M. Walsh, of Cranberry Court Apartments, passed away Sunday (March 8, 2020) at the Bradford Manor in Bradford, PA. Born on September 29, 1931 in Olean, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Julia Evans Metcalf. Joan worked at the former St. Francis Hospital in Olean for most of her career and retired in 1994. She enjoyed being with her family and friends, traveling, and was an avid bird lover. Her smile and laugh lit up the hearts of everyone who knew her. Surviving are a daughter Deborah Ryan of Mechanicsburg, PA; 3 sons Bill (Jayne) Glendinning of Bradford, PA, Dan Glendinning of Niagara Falls, Rick (Chanda) Glendinning of Humphrey; 6 grandchildren David Ryan of Pittsburgh, PA, Karen Ryan of Mechanicsburg, PA, Kevin (Colleen) Glendinning of Menomonee Falls, WI, Jamie Glendinning of Minneapolis, MN, Jon Glendinning of Lyndhurst, OH, Clark Glendinning of Bridgeville, CA; 1 great granddaughter Olivia Glendinning of Menomonee Falls, WI; 1 sister Kathy (Drew Gatusso) of Olean; a nephew Charles (Joan) Pitman of Melbourne Beach, FL and a long-time friend of over 60 years, Yvonne (Norbie) Weber of Anaconda, MT. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters and 6 brothers. At Joan's request, there will be no visitation or service. Burial will be at the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany. Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.