M. Joana Lauterbock McGrath, 83, of (North) Philipsburg died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at her residence.
Born March 6, 1933, in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late M. Elmer and Loretta C. (Nolan) Frank.
She was of the Protestant faith.
She was first employed with the former General Cigar, RD Philipsburg. She was then employed as a dietary supervisor with the former Philipsburg State General Hospital until her retirement.
She was married Jan. 29, 1992, in Philipsburg to James L. McGrath, who preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1996.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Mark Allen Lauterbock; one sister, Joyce Fleck; one brother, Robert Frank; and her ex-husband, Ernest Lauterbock.
She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Twoey and her husband, Bill, with whom she resided in (North) Philipsburg; one son, Wayne Lauterbock and his wife, Liz, of Eustis, Fla.; and one sister, Janet (Frank) Ianaro and her husband, Joseph of Windham, Ohio.
She is survived by five grandchildren, Andrea (Twoey) Tamarazio and her husband, Joseph of Cheektowaga, NY; Angela (Twoey) Coyne and her husband, Joey of Osceola Mills; Hunter Lauterbock and his wife, Kellie of Waterford, Texas; Luke Lauterbock of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; and Chad Montgomery and his wife, Stacey of Castle Rock, Colo.
She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Noah Twoey and Ashlee Coyne, both of Osceola Mills; Ryley, Cody and Ashlan Montgomery, all of Castle Rock, Colo.; and number of nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visitation.
A private funeral service will be held at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with Pastor Michelle R. Bodle, officiating.
Burial will be in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 912 E. Pine St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.
Family and friends may share memories and sign the online guestbook at www.beezerheathfh.com.