Joan passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Loving wife of 55 years to Robert, Jr. Beloved mother of Robert (Judy), Lisa McGarry (Mike) and the late James. Grandmother of Michael (Amanda), Matthew, and Mark. Great grandmother of Maxwell James. Sister of Frances (Emil), Barbara, and James (Terry). Daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn Lyons. Also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Her second joy, after her family, was working as Manager at the Mayfair Diner for 43 years. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Holy Redeemer Home Care and Hospice, 12265 Townsend Rd., #400, Philadelphia, PA 19154, would be appreciated.