Joan M. Nasielski

September 8, 1939 - July 27, 2016

Joan M. (Rowe) Nasielski, age 76 of W. Norriton and formerly Conshohocken, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. She was born in Norristown on September 8, 1939 daughter of the late John and Colette (Donohue) Rowe. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony M. Nasielski, “Whitey”, for 56 years. Joan was raised in Conshohocken, where she attended St. Matthew High School. She was also a student of Montgomery County Community College. She donated her time and talents in helping those with mental disabilities volunteering with the Montgomery County Mental Health and Retardation Center and the Easter Seals. She enjoyed traveling about with her husband; was a big fan of Oprah Winfrey and her show; and she was an avid reader, especially reading the books in Oprah’s Book Club. Above all, she devoted her life to being wife, mother and grandmother to her family. She is survived by: 2 sons, Michael of W. Norriton and Christopher (Samantha) of Kentucky; a daughter, Colette Nasielski of Harleysville; 2 sisters, Sister Rose Colette of Reading and Patricia Rowe of Boyertown; 3 grandchildren, Andrew, Michael and Steven; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: 2 sons, Timothy and Paul; and a sister, Elizabeth Heyser. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Monday morning, August 1st, from 8:30-10am at the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken. A funeral mass will commence at 10:30am at St. Matthew RC Church, 3rd Ave. & Fayette St., Conshohocken. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to: Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018, tel: (212) 923-4700.