Joan VanLahr Conners1934-2019The daughter of Frank J & Mildred H. VanLahr. The granddaughter of Leo & Clare Herschede VanLahr and William & Effie Ryan Hughes, her sister Nancy VanLahr Niklas and brother-in-law John M. McPhillips who have all predeceased her. Joan is survived by her loving husband Wm. Patrick Conners, son P. Ryan (Margy) Conners, daughter Beth (Peter) Gilligan, son David P. (Rani) Conners and Frank VanLahr Conners. She is survived by ten grandchildren, Jeff (Sarah) Hensley, F. Patrick Conners, Peter Gilligan Jr, David P. Conners Jr, Sarah Conners, Rachael Jenkins, Avery Jenkins, Quin Jenkins, Nicholas Conners and Sydney Conners as well as two great grandchildren, Eloise Hensley and Owen Hensley. She is also survived by her sister Suzie VanLahr McPhillips, brother-in-law Paul L Niklas and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Joan was a proud graduate of Summit Country Day School, she attended Marymount College in New York and is a graduate of Edge Cliff College, now part of Xavier University.Through out her life Mrs. Conners served and chaired many boards and charity events leading her dad to say "Joan has the talent and could run the bank" that he ran and was founded by her grandfather Leo, and Barney Kroger. In recent years she was president the Waynoka Property Owners Association and Waynoka Water and Sewer District and under her leadership rebuilt the infrastructure, recreational facility and clubhouse of the lake community where she and her husband had a vacation home.Joan had a deep faith in God. She believed in the power of daily prayer even in the grip of Alzheimer's Disease. She prayed daily to her Lord to give thanks for the many Blessings in her life and for everyone who needed and requested prayers. She wore one of many American Flag pins daily as a tribute to those who died on 9/11 and to declare her love of the United States of America. She loved her Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, Xavier Musketeer Basketball and watching and playing golf. She and Pat have been long time members of Hyde Park Golf and Country Club where they had wonderful times with family and many friends.Visitation is private. Mass of Christian Burial will be held; Friday, June 14th 2019 - 10:30 AM - St. Mary Church of Hyde ParkIf you are so moved, and as a tribute to the memory of Joan, please pray for our nation, each other, and consider a donation to any of the following worthwhile charitable organizations:Mt. Aloysius Home for Special Men5375 Tile Plant RoadNew Lexington, Ohio 43764Anthony Munoz Foundation8919 Rossash Rd.Cincinnati, Ohio 45236Alzheimer's Association / Bill's Buddies and the Ganzhorn Gangc/o Molly Dierker4235 Clairmont Ave.Columbus, Ohio 43220Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund8050 Hosbrook RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45236

Visitation

Friday, June 14, 2019 12:00 AM Gilligan Funeral Homes ~ Woodburn 2926 Woodburn Avenue Cincinnati 45206, United States

Service

Friday, June 14, 2019 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM St. Mary Church of Hyde Park 2853 Erie Avenue Cincinnati 45208, United States