Joan L. Livingston1,2,3

F, (31 January 1934 - 29 August 2008)
     Joan L. Livingston was born on 31 January 1934 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4,2,3 She was the daughter of James William Livingston and Ruth G. Sholder.2,1 Joan L. Livingston married George A. Haven Jr. circa 1953.1,2 Joan L. Livingston died on 29 August 2008 at age 74 years, 6 months and 29 days.2,3 She was buried on 5 September 2008 in the Twin Hills Memorial Park, located in Fairfield Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Joel W. Long.2
     She was widowed at age 51 by the death of George on 17 December 1985.5,6 As of September 2000, Joan L. Livingston lived in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1 Her obituary was published on 1 September 2008 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:

     On Friday evening, Joan L. Haven, 74, of 2314 Dove St., went to be with her Lord and Savior, after a lengthy illness, under the loving care of her twin sister Jean.

     Born January 31, 1934 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of James and Ruth Sholder Livingston. Joan attended Tabernacle Baptist Church.

     She was preceded in death by her husband George A. Haven, Jr. in 1986. Surviving are three daughters; Crystal Houseweart of Williamsport, Wendy Matlack of DE, Joette Harrison of Montgomery, and a son Gary Lose of Sterling, VA; nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; four sisters, her twin Jean Foster with whom she lived, Connie Johnson of Montoursville, Debra Snook of city and Diann Mayer of AZ; three brothers, Robert and James Livingston, both of AZ, and Patrick Livingston of FL.

     Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday from Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., with the Rev. Joel W. Long officiating. Burial will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call at Sanders' from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Friday.

     Memorial contributions in Joan's name, may be made to John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, One Charles Center, 100 N. Charles St., Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201 or The Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.2
The Social Security Death Index gives the last residence of record for Joan as Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3
Last Edited=3 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S1874] Ruth G. Vanemon obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 12 September 2000. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  2. [S1887] "Joan L. Haven obituary," Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1 September 2008, online archives (http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/… : accessed 3 June 2009). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  3. [S1888] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at <http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/> (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, 27 May 2009 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. JOAN L HAVEN, birth listed as 31 Jan 1934, died listed as 29 Aug 2008 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA 17701, last benefit Williamsport, Lycoming, PA 17701. Accessed 3 Jun 2009.
  4. [S686] Joan L. (Livingston) Haven search, FindUSA database, (Online; Omaha, Nebraska: infoUSA Inc) http://findusa.referenceusa.com/, subscription database, accessed 20 September 2005. shows date of birth for Joan L. Haven as 31 Jan 1934.
  5. [S1887] "Joan L. Haven obituary," Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 1 September 2008, incorrectly shows the year of death as 1986.
  6. [S1888] SSDI, RootsWeb online. (GEORGE A HAVEN, birth listed as 16 Apr 1926, died listed as 17 Dec 1985, issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA 17701, last benefit Williamsport, Lycoming, PA 17701. Accessed 3 Jun 2009.).