Joanne O'Brien

Joanne M. O'Brien (nee Duffield), age 63, of Wildwood Crest, NJ, formerly of Springfield, PA, passed away on April 4, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Anne Duffield (nee Kurtz).



Joanne loved spending time with her family and friends and spoiling her children and grandchildren. She loved traveling. Her favorite places were Mexico, Hawaii, Ireland. She also enjoyed travelling to Atlantic City and other fun places with her Red Hat ladies.



Joanne was predeceased by her beloved husband, William P. O'Brien and her brothers George, Joseph and Louis (Bucky) Duffield. She is survived by her loving children Kelly Huhn (Chris), Daniel O'Brien (Dana), William O'Brien (Nicole), and Jacquelyn O.Gifford (Charles); her 8 grandchildren: Jack, Brian, Matthew, Isabelle, Billy, Brayden, and Declan; her siblings Anne (Sissy) Johnston, James Duffield, and John (Jacky) Duffield; and her beloved little dog Henry.



Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday, April 6, 2017 7:00-9:00 PM and Friday, April 7, 2017 9:00-10:00 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (Cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM St. Dorothy Church, 4910 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.



In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joanne's name to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 would be appreciated.