Joan M. Maloney

Joan M. Maloney, age 91, of Lewes, Delaware and formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Joan was an Honors graduate of Goldey Beacom College and was employed by the former Hercules, Inc. in Wilmington, DE., in the Human Resources and I.T. Departments respectively during her 20 years of service. She was subsequently employed at Crozier Keystone Health System in Upland, PA., in the finance department prior to her retirement.

Joan was born in Shenandoah, PA, and relocated to Wilmington after her marriage to Vincent Maloney, also formerly of Shenandoah, PA. She had been active in several charitable organizations during her lifetime and was a long-time member of St. Helena’s Catholic Church on Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington.

Joan is predeceased by her husband, Vincent, and her son, James Maloney, of Wilmington; her parents, Frances and Andrew Yashinsky and a brother, Robert, of Shenandoah, PA. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Elizabeth Ann Maloney, of Lewes, DE, and several nieces and nephews, and a number of dear friends.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:30 am at St. Joseph’s on the Brandywine Cemetery, 10 Old Church Rd., Greenville, DE 19807.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to honor Joan may be made to: Brandywine S.P.C.A., 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.