Joan Carolyn (Becker) Lepore, 75, of Landenberg, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the Christiana Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Donald J. Lepore; three children, Justine M. Green (Gary), Cindi Clark and Raymond H. Kaul (Pam); 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister Judy (Becker) Zielinski (Michael) and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederic V. and Ruth (Herbert) Becker of South Orange, N.J.
Joan graduated from St. Mary’s school of Nursing in Passaic, N.J. in 1959 and Upsala College in East Orange, N.J. in 1985. She spent the majority of her career caring for the geriatric population. She was the Director of Nursing and later the Administrator of Berkley Hall, and retired as Administrator at HRC-Manor Care Glenside Nursing Center, New Providence, N.J. in 2001
During her retirement, she enjoyed golfing and vacationing with her husband. She volunteered at Ronald McDonald House of Delaware / Nemours for the past 10 years. She was a member of a neighborhood book club and the Hatpinning Ladies of Hockessin, Red Hats Society. Her other interests included knitting and cross-stitch.
You are invited to visit with Joan’s family from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348 and from 10 – 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church 8910 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311. Her mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware /Nemours 1901 Rockland Road Wilmington, Delaware 19803 To share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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