Age 79, of Pittsburgh, on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents John and Cecelia Hart; and sister Marie. Wife of the late Paul Elias. Loving mother of Paul Jr. (Lisa), Peter (Kristen), Phillip (Brooke), and Patrick (Kelly) Elias. Beloved grandmother of Declan, Joshua, Zachary, Megan, Taylor. Abigail, Phillip Jr., Grady, Lillian, and Quinn. Loving sister of John and Thomas Hart; and Martha Gaglia. Joan was also survived by many loving nieces, and nephew. Friends and family welcome for visitation on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 4pm to 7pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Pgh., Pa., Scott Twp., 15220, (412-563-2800). Funeral Mass in St. Bernard Church on THURSDAY December 19, 2019 at 11:30am. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Inurnment to follow at Holy Souls Cemetery, Coraopolis, Pa 15108. www.slaterfuneral.com