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Joan L. (Vanalman) Costello

March 10, 1937 — April 12, 2020

Joan L. (Vanalman) Costello, 83, of New Cumberland, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was a retired beautician and crossing guard, and she loved children. Her infectious smile and caring heart are what those closest to her will miss most. Joan was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland and its Little Flower Social Club.

Joan was born in Lewistown, the daughter of the late Paul and Kathryn (Singer) Vanalman.

She is survived by her loving husband of more than 62 years, Bruce P. Costello; children, Christine Ann Nauss (Gene Milisavic) of Camp Hill, Kim Marie Fissel (Robert) of York Haven, Patricia Louise Clancy (Patrick) of Carlisle and Teresa Lynn Costello (Gordon Fusik) of Orlando, FL; siblings, Kathleen Rheinheimer of Bristol, IN and Jean Lyter (Richard) of Carlisle; eight grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren; several cousins, nephews and nieces – a big loving family that will miss her dearly.

Due to social distancing restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Resurrection Cemetery, and a memorial Mass will be scheduled for a future date. This obituary will be updated when Joan's public services are scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions in Joan’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

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