Joan "Joann" Elizabeth McGuire

Joan “Joann” Elizabeth McGuire, 89, of Vanport, passed away on November 25, 2025.

Born on October 17, 1936, in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, to the late Peter and Mary Shost Borghini. Joann was a faithful and longtime member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed the company of her large extended family throughout her lifetime. She loved seeing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joann was known as an avid cook with a specialty in authentic Italian dishes and a vast array of homemade cookies. She also spent as much time as possible in the sun often while visiting with friends at the Beaver Pool. Although most recently living at Beaver Meadows, Joann was a long-time resident of Van Buren Homes.

In addition to her parents, Joann is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Jack McGuire; brother Peter Borghini Jr.; and granddaughter Abby Schmidt.

Joann will be greatly missed by her daughters, Lynn (Mike) McGuire-Oizak, Mary (Scott) Rapp; and her son John (Betty) McGuire; her grandchildren, Derek, Sam and Rachel Schmidt, Kristy and Kelly Rapp, Katie (Ben) Fraudin, Brian and Kevin (Sarah) McGuire; and her great grandchildren, Rowan, Lucy, Hailey, Jack, Troy, Max and Isabella; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 11a.m to 12: 30p.m at Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver, PA 15009, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1p.m at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church at 200 3rd St., Beaver, PA 15009. A private entombment is to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, with her husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joann’s name at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.