Aug 2, 2018

Joan B. Demski, 87, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 2, 2018, in Manor Care, McMurray.

She was born November 1, 1930, a daughter of the late George and Betty Chytel Thielet.

Mrs. Demski lived her life in Lawrence and was a graduate of Cecil High School. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Cecil.

On June 17, 1950, she married Edmund S. Demski Sr., who passed away September 1, 2002.

She had many interests, including playing cards, slot machines and the lottery. She also enjoyed solving puzzles in the daily newspaper. Her family was her passion. Above all, she loved her grandchildren and spending as much time with them as she could.

Left behind to cherish her memory are three sons, Michael Demski (Margaret) of Lawrence, William P. Demski (Roxanne) of Elizabeth Township and John L. Demski (Sandy) of Cecil; son-in-law Bryan Plute of Lawrence; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are daughter Elaine Demski, who passed away February 6, 1986; son Edmund S. Demski Jr., who passed away March 12, 2008; daughter Beverly R. Plute; brother Shine Thielet; two sisters, Mary DeGrave and Georgine Siders; and granddaughter Kerry Joan Demski, who was a twin.

Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 6, with Pastor Jim O’Brien officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.

Memorial contributions are suggested to National Ovarian Cancer Coalition at ovarian.org or to NOCC, 3800 Maple Avenue, Suite 435, Dallas, TX 75219.

To view or extend condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.