Joan Ruocco Boerner, 80, of Manlius, passed away January 16, 2019. She was born February 26, 1938 in Corning, NY. In 1959 she graduated with an AAS degree from Alfred University. Joan worked as a coordinator for FM Meals on Wheels from 1982-1985 and as the manager of Brighton Towers Elderly Housing Complex from 1996-2001. She was also a dedicated volunteer with the Village of Manlius.
Joan was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Herbert Boerner and her sister, Geraldine Dee Dee Hogan.
Surviving are her daughters, Stacey Cohen (Joel), Katie Mclean Hainsworth (Chris); son, Eric Boerner (Amy McKinstry); grandchildren, Jake Cohen, Holly Cohen; sisters, Patricia Marx, Mary Catherine Schaefer (Gerald); brother Joseph B. Ruocco (Lynne) and brother-in-law William Hogan and 17 nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 2-4 pm on Saturday, February 2 at Newell-Fay Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service at 4:00 pm .
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fayetteville-Manlius Meals on Wheels, 7248 Highbridge Rd., Fayetteville, NY 13066 or Manlius Senior Center, 1 Arkie Albanese Dr., Manlius, NY 13104.