Joan H. Fischer

Age 93, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Elliott, Sheraden, and Pompano Beach, FL., on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Fischer Sr.  Dear mother of Joanie Fischer (Joseph) Meyer, Ramona Fischer, Raymond J. (Denise) Fischer Jr., Darlene Zellers, and Roy (Janet Lee) Fischer Sr.  Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Sister of the late Betty Fauth and Dorothy Wood.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  

After raising five children, she was employed by Allegheny County for over 20 years advancing through the ranks of the Property Assessment Office and retired as the Supervisor of Appeals. Also served as the Democratic Party Committee Chairperson for the 28^th Ward of Pittsburgh and was a part-time Deputy Constable for the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office. She instilled in her children a passion for learning and demonstrated fierce determination, persistence, and resiliency in pursuit of her personal and professional goals. She was a role model to many as an independent woman who was ahead of her times. In her prime, she was an avid reader, traveler, bridge player and football fan (both Pittsburgh and Miami) and was known internationally for her incredible ability to accessorize.  

Family and friends received Tuesday 2-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220.  Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10 a.m. in Ascension Church, 114 Berry St., Pgh., 15205.

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