Joan Frances Gallagher, 91, passed away on February 20, 2026. Joan was born on March 11, 1934, to Raymond and Marie Finnen (Trimber) in Philadelphia, PA where she graduated from Roxborough High School '52. Joan loved to sew, play bingo and dedicated her time as an aid caring for children with special needs.
She is preceded by her first husband Charles Gallagher; second husband, James Flowers; brother, Raymond Finnen. Joan is survived by her two children, daughter, Maureen Gallagher; son, Chuck Gallagher and his wife Cheryl; sister, Marie Mueller; two grandchildren Kyle Andrade and Brendon Gallagher; great grandson Jameson Gallagher, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass for Joan will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Holy Family Church in Philadelphia, PA. Viewing 9:30 AM with Mass immediately following at 10:30 AM. She will be laid to rest at Westminster Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, PA.
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