Joan Elrose Eaton

     Joan Elrose Eaton of Conneaut, passed on to her heavenly home, on her 88th birthday, May 12, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.

     Joan was born May 12, 1936, in Erie, PA., the daughter of Lloyd and Gladys (Hines) Hollister. She was a 1955 Northwestern High graduate and later worked for many years as a special education aide at the Northwestern School District until she retired.

     Joan was a small but strong determined, loving woman. She cherished her family and loved getting them all together. She made everyone feel welcome and that they fit in. She was very forgiving and non-judgmental.
     Joan loved to play golf and shared that love of golf with her grandchildren and great grandchildren by taking them golfing. She started and played in the Joan Eaton Family Golf Classic for 15 years. She also loved to bowl and garden. She enjoyed playing the piano while singing with friends and family.

     Joan was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Lloyd Hollister, sisters Doris Becker, Lois Emler and Donna Knepp.

     Joan is survived by her husband Harry A Eaton, whom she married Jan 3, 1986, two daughters Laura and Gary Fobes of Albion, Pa., Lisa and Chris Connelly of Butler, Pa., three sons Randy and Denise Hites of Albion, Pa., David and Rolanda Hites of Girard, Pa., Larry and Jessica Hites of Albion, Pa., sisters Barbara Gido of Girard, Pa., her twin sister, Joyce King of Bellview, Texas, Linda and Joseph Chromik of Northeast, Pa., Violet Detrick of Ca., along with 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are stepchildren Lorie and Troy Dalrymple, Saybrook, Jackie and Jon Brady, Conneaut, Kimberly and Trevor Rockwell of Kingsville, Butch (Harry Jr) and Terri Eaton of Conneaut, Douglas and Heather Eaton of Conneaut, 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

     A celebration of life will be held Saturday, 4:00 p.m., May 18, 2024, at the Albion Nazarene Church, 9578 U.S. Rt 6, Albion, PA.,16401. A dinner will follow at the church for family and friends.

     Memorial contributions in Joan’s memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. For flowers bring a small potted yellow flower to plant for our Mom.

     Raisian Funeral Home, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut, have been entrusted with her arrangements.

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