Joan M. Howard

January 10, 1946 - January 8, 2014

STEWARTSTOWN Joan M. Howard entered into rest unexpectedly on Wed., Jan 8 at 1:47 p.m. at York Hospital at the age of 67. She was born in Sparks, Md. on January 10, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Roland P. and Martha R. (Peterson) Howard. Joan worked in Quality Control at Key Plastics for 34 years. She enjoyed gardening and doing crafts, and per her wishes, she was an organ donor for the Gift of Life. Joan is survived by a daughter, Jo Anne M. Tyson and her husband Dale of Red Lion; two grandchildren, Jamie Tyson of Seven Valleys and Alan Tyson of Red Lion; three sisters, Shirley Martin, Betty Kern, and Linda Bond, all of Virginia; and two brothers, Ron Howard of Maryland and Jerry Howard of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bud and James Howard. Viewings will be Monday, Jan 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 1 to 2 p.m at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. A Service of Honor and Praise for Joan will begin on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert A. Vizthum, pastor of Chapel United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery in Felton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406. Joan was a wonderful Mother to Jo Anne and Grandmother, fondly known as Nanny to Jamie and Alan, who were the light of her life. Her family was very important to her and she loved spending time with them. Online condolences may be offered at www.BurgFuneralHome.com