Joan Tompkins, 70, formerly of Emporium, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, in South Hills Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, Canonsburg, Pa.
Born September 2, 1947 in St. Marys, she was the daughter of John H. and Mary Yahnite Smith.
Before relocating to assisted living in 2014, Joan was a lifelong Emporium resident where she graduated from Cameron County High School. She went on to college and received her teaching degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. In the early 70’s she was a teacher and cheering instructor at Coudersport High School. In the 80’s & 90’s she kept busy by substituting at Cameron County High School, St. Marys area schools, and Austin High School as well as tutoring many students in the community.
Joan was a past member of St. Mark Church in Emporium and the Emporium Garden Club and was also a Girl Scout leader in Emporium.
She is survived by: one son, Michael Tompkins of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; one daughter, Becca Tompkins Wassmuth of Austin, TX; three sisters, Judy Smith Topolski of Truckee, California, Jean Smith Everman of Morgan Hill, California, and Mary Smith Curcio of Warren; five grandchildren; and also nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one brother, John Smith.
Funeral Services will be held at a later date and will be announced.
Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorials, if desired, may be made in Joan’s name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org
Arrangements are under the direction of the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium.
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