Joann M. LaFave

Joann passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 10, 2026. She is predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Marcella Maier and her prior husband and long time love, Donald LaFave. She is survived by her three daughters – Debbi (Tim) Keller, Christine (Daniel) Lopez, and Jaclynn (Luc) Dargout, nine grandchildren – Stephen (Dara Stern) Keller, William (Leslie Pierrot) Keller, Victoria (Matthew Ignatowski) Keller, Alyssa (Derek) Brown, Karina and Christopher Lopez, Kacey, Domonique, and Luc Dargout and was excited to be expecting her 1st great grandchild. She is also survived by her sisters, Kathleen Brown-Vasquez and Maryann DeSalvo-Beachner and her brother Joseph (Kathy) Maier and last surviving Aunt Marilyn (Jim) Hamman, many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.

She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney, class of 1966 as well as being a dedicated parishioner of Spiritus Christi Church. She was a very social person who enjoyed lunch dates with friends and family, from near and far. She loved anyone she came into contact with and greeted them with kindness, love and acceptance.

Friends and family are invited to call between 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. 3325 Winton Rd. South. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Spiritus Christi Church, 121 Fitzhugh St. North. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.