Joan McElvaney

Joan McElvaney, 90, of Frackville, died Friday July 3, 2026 at her residence.

Born in Girardville, September 15, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Algierd and Catherine (Burian) Zinkavage.

She was a graduate of the former Butler Twp. High School

and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville, PA.

She was preceded in death by 2 husbands; Chester Lizewski in 1987, Richard McElvaney in 2009 and a brother Albert Zinkavage.

Surviving are 3 sons; Edward Lizewski and his wife Colleen, James Lizewski, and his wife Rhonda, Fredericksburg, VA and Michael Lizewski and his wife Shannon from Irmo, SC, 2 daughters, Maryann Artale wife of Paul, Lititz, PA and Judith wife of John Raffa, Pottsville, and sister Kathleen Najda from Shenandoah; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were private and at the convenience of the family.

Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com.