JOAN M. GLASER

MAY 28, 1930 - AUGUST 9, 2022

Joan Mary Glaser (nee) Sayres, 92, of Philadelphia, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.  Joan was born May 28, 1930 in Philadelphia to the late John and Eleanor (Meyers) Sayres.  She was proceeded by her loving husband Wilmer H. (Bill), her beautiful daughter Diane, and her beloved son William (Billy).   Survived by; Julie (John) Gilmore, Joan (John) Cusick, Christina (Dennis) Welsh and John Henry Glaser. Loving Grandma (Gram) of 11 and Great Grandma (Little Grandma) of 19 and numerous nieces and nephews.   Joan was the last surviving member of her family.   Proceeded by her siblings Eleanor Mueller, Mary Rose Doyle, Renee McGurk, Frankie and Joseph Sayres.  Survived by brother in law Joseph T. Doyle and sisters in law Fran Sayres and Marie (Sis) O'Donnell.   Joan was raised and educated in Philadelphia, graduating from John W. Hallahan High School.   Joan worked for the United States Government until she began raising her family.  She was a lifelong and very active member at St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church.  Joan was a choir member, belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America, where she rose to the rank of the Grand Regent.  She also was a devoted member of the Blue Army and strong and active advocate for the unborn.  Joan had a very strong devotion to the Blessed Mother, where she traveled weekly to pray the Novena at Miraculous Medal Shrine.  Joan was often referred to as "St. Joan of Algard Street" and known to have the "direct line to the man upstairs."  Joan enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking, the beach and most of all spending time with family.  Joan was a dedicated wife, Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Joan shared her love unconditionally not only with her family but with others who saw her as a Mother/Grandmother figure.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday August 19, 2022 8:45am to 10:15am at St. Timothy Church 3001 Levick Church Phila. PA 19149. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery 1215 Super Highway, Langhorne PA 19047.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joan's memory to Pediatric Oncology Department at St Christopher's Hospital of Philadelphia, Erie Avenue and Front Street Phila. PA 19134 would be preferred by family