Joan Marie (Schlegel) Hummel
June 14, 1930 - August 10, 2024
Visitation: Friday, August 16, 2024, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.; Devlin Funeral Home, Inc., Ross Twp.
Service: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m.; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, St. Teresa of Avila Church.
Age 94, of ROSS Twp., died peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Beloved wife of 56 years of Clair J. Hummel (deceased);
Loving mother of Michael J. (Elaine) of Syracuse, Pauline J. Moyles (Ted) of Beaver Falls, Eric P. (Ann) of Lancaster, Heather L. Snyder (Nathan) of Doylestown and sweet angel daughter, Terry Lynn Hummel (deceased);
Proud grandmother (“Grams”) of Matthew (Bridget) Moyles, Shannon (Chris) Wagener, Kristin Hummel, Ethan (Margaret) Hummel, and Claire Hummel;
Dear great-grandmother (“Great-Grams”) of Henry Wagener (5), Margot Wagener (3) and James Wagener (1);
Sister of Helen Johnston (deceased), Norma Kasper, Barbara Colussy and brother Robert Schlegel.
Joan was the daughter of Andrew and Mechtildis (Koch) Schlegel, born June 14, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Perry High School and worked at Hite’s Drug Store in the North Side and General Paper Corporation. She married her high school sweetheart, Clair Hummel, in 1952 before he was deployed to Alaska during the Korean War. Together they built their lives and raised a family in the North Hills.
Joan was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and homemaker – nothing gave her greater joy than her family. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed baking, gardening, sewing, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and collecting many beautiful Hummel figurines. Joan was a true Pittsburgh fan and enjoyed watching the Steelers, Penguins, and Penn State play sports.
Joan’s devotion to her Catholic faith was evident throughout her entire life and her richness in faith was extended to her children, family, neighbors, and friends. Joan was a devout Eucharistic Adorer and participated in Rosary and Divine Mercy. She was an Instant Bingo volunteer for many years with her husband atSt. Teresa of Avila’s Parish Festival. Her kind and compassionate nature will always be remembered by her friends and acquaintances. She balanced strength and conviction with warmth and laughter.
Joan was a Founding Member of Concordia’s Highpointe at Rebecca in Allison Park for five years, where she enjoyed retirement living with new friends. For the past year and a half Joan lived at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, where she loved her caregivers and the wonderful friends she made. Her favorite past time was playing Bingo, spending her winning coupons at the Villa store, and you could find Joan at all hours working puzzle tables with friends.
Family and friends will be received Friday, August 16, 2024from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1000 Avila Court, Pittsburgh at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor of Pittsburgh.
I sorry for the loss of Joan, haven’t seen her for a while but I always enjoyed talking to her, so was so nice. Paul was her cousin, My prayers all of you.
Love Janet
To Eric and family: my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. I remember Mrs. Hummel fondly from our days at St. Teresa (where our moms were playground mothers) to basketball/baseball games at North Hills. Mrs. Hummel was a very kind, classy and friendly lady. She will be greatly missed. May the memories you all have bring you comfort during this time.
What a wonderful individual. I have very fond memories that include Mrs. Hummel and all the Hummels.
Michael, Polly, Eric and Heather,
Sincerest sympathy to you and all of your families.
Such wonderful childhood memories of a wonderful close-knit neighborhood.
Where the parents were part of the village that helped raise and influenced our lives and “kids” were “kids”.
May you all find comfort and peace in memories that warm your hears and in time ~ bring a smile to your faces.
With love and friendship,
Christi (Medsger) Lebak and the entire Medsger family*