Joan (Joanne) Nagy Daugherty
Joan (Joanne) Nagy Daughtery, age 90, a lifelong resident of Shamrock, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born January 21, 1920, in Shamrock, daughter of the late John and Julia Nagy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael J. Daugherty, Jr. who passed away December 27, 1998, her brothers, Alex, Louis and John Nagy, and her sister, Elizabeth. She was the last member of her immediate family.
Joan resided in Shamrock her entire life where she raised her family. Excellent in the art of crocheting, she made many articles for family and friends. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and was faithful to reading her prayer book and sending cards for all occasions to relatives and friends. Holidays were special for family gatherings at her house.
Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Nancy Krepps and husband, Paul of Washington, Pa., Michael J. Daugherty, III and wife, Susan of Perryopolis and Patrick J. Daugherty and wife, Ellen of Shamrock; three grandsons: Eric P. Krepps (Heather Demotte) of Washington, Neal M. Krepps and wife, Libby of Shaler and Michael J. Daughtery, IV of Uniontown; one great-grandson, Reid M. Krepps; and two step great-grandchildren: Kaytlynn and Sophia Firestone.
Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, on Thursday, July 29, 2010, from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, July 30, 2010, from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service with Pastor Andy Miles officiating.
Interment will follow in Salem View Cemetery, New Salem, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made in Joan’s memory to LaFayette Manor Nursing Home, New Salem Rd., Uniontown, Pa. 15401, or to your favorite charity.
Joan’s family would like to thank the staff at LaFayette Manor for the excellent care given to her during her stay.