Joan McElhinny, 71, of Circleville passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. She was born on February 24, 1942 in Greensburg, PA to Joseph and Catherine (McQuillis) Finan.
She was a loving wife of 53 years to John McElhinny and a loving mother and grandmother. She worked at Wittichs for 18 years. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one brother, Richard Finan. Mrs. McElhinny is survived by her husband, John McElhinny, her sons, John (Theresa) and Jeff McElhinny, one daughter, Jennifer (Mike) Mace, 7 grandchildren, Dakota, Ben, Rachel, Leah, Jessica, Richard, Colton and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating. Burial will be in Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4-7 p.m.