Joan Marie Guhr

Joan Marie (McFadden) Guhr 11-24-1934 to 09-20-2025

Born to the late James A. and Marie (Dixon) McFadden of Millville, NJ. Joan passed away September 20, 2025, at home. Her death was preceded by her husband, Donald, of 69 years, and her only son, D. Russell Guhr Jr.

Joan is survived by her daughter Maryjane Guhr Berk and her husband Warren, their sons Paul and his wife Kim, and Travis Berk; Russell’s children Tara and her husband Mack Lee and Taylor Guhr; and four great grandchildren Lily, Kaylee, Matthias, and Gaius.

Joan learned the piano and organ when she was a teen, she played for her hometown church, then for Mt. Zion Methodist in Bel Air in the 60’s.

Joan worked for Harford County Public Schools in the cafeteria then for Harford Community College as a Department Secretary.

Joan sewed majorette and Halloween costumes for family and friends, attended countless scout’s meetings, majorette competitions and cheerleading activities with her children, and later attended her grandchildren’s activities.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Joan’s name to the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Department