Joan Smith Doran Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Smith Doran (Watervliet, New York), born in Troy, New York, who passed away on December 2, 2022 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Smith Doran to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Logan Smith and Teresa McQuaid Smith; her husband J. Willard Doran; her brother Edward J. Smith; and her brother-in-law J. Gilbert.

She is survived by: her children, Daniel J. Doran (Linda D. Crucetti), Nancy Doran-Hite (Charles A. Hite) of Delmar, NY and Kathleen M. Congero (William J. Congero) of Bloomfield, CT; her grandchildren, Spencer W. Congero of San Diego, CA, Dr. Daniel P. Doran of Somerville, MA and Elizabeth Joan Hite of Delmar, NY; her sister Margaret C. Smith of Troy; and her sister-in-law Margaret Doran.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club, 505 4th Avenue, Troy, NY 12182, LaSalle Institute, 174 Williams Road, Troy, NY 12180 or to St. Mary's Auxiliary, 1300 Massachusetts Avenue, Troy, NY 12180.