Type Obit Here PHOTO GATES Ferrara, Joan A. peacefully on August 17 2017 at age 86. Predeceased by her husband Joseph Donato; sisters Stella Lippa, Rose LaSpina;brothers Joe & Frank Ferrara & Albert Ferrari; sister's in law, Grace Ferrara, Helen Sanza & Terri Ferrari. Joan is survived by her children; Linda Donato, Samuel ( Sandy) Donato, Scott (Kitty Hubbard) Paasch, grandchildren; Joe & Sam Donato, Kevin Paasch, Jason (Nikki) Phelix; 2 great grandaughters' Kyrah & Jaeden Phelix, many nieces, nephews and friends. Joan's family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at St. Johns Home for the wonderful care given to Joan. For more information about Joan please visit www.bartolomeo.com Visitation will be held Sunday August 20, 2-5 PM at the funeral home 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rt 390 and Long Pond Rd). Services and interment at the convenience of the family.