Joan Rosemary Kelaher Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Rosemary Kelaher (Apex, North Carolina), born in Morristown, New Jersey, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 30, 2024 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Rosemary Kelaher to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband John P. Kelaher of Jersey City; her parents, George Showalter and Elizabeth Showalter; her sister Barbara Bailey; and her son Timothy.
She is survived by: her sons, Thomas Kelaher (Martha) of Deerfield Beach, FL, David Kelaher (Lisa) of Blairsville, GA, Christopher Kelaher (Elizabeth) of Kensington, MD and Daniel Kelaher (Lisa) of Fuquay-Varina, NC.; her grandchildren, John, Shawn, Ryan, Kylie, Connor, Tessa, Molly, Katie, Sam and Megan; and her great grandchildren, Jackson, Chloe and Brian.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Apex Funeral Home (550 W Williams St, Apex, NC 27502). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Teresa's Cemetery (136 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ 07901).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
