Joan Ann Houser

Cohoes- Joan Ann Houser, 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Joan Le Clair. Joan was the devoted wife to Joseph W. Houser, Sr. They have been married 33 years.

Joan retired from N.Y. State DMV after 34 years as a field office trainer specialist. She was in a Christian Music Ministry for the My Fathers House Ministries. Joan was also a volunteer lunch lady at Our Saviors Christian School

Joan was a proud member of My Fathers House Ministries.

Joan enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them. She cherished her Friday night date nights she went on with her loving husband.

In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by her children, Candace M. (Sean) Brennan and Tracey (Mark) Cherney; stepchildren, Frank (Tammy) Houser, Sr., Joseph W. (Tonya) Houser, Jr., Susan (Timothy) Trimm, Barbara Bouchey, and Stephen (Susan) Bouchey; grandchildren, Sean F. Brennan, Jr., Chloe Cherney, Mark Cherney, Jr., Kelsea (Erik) Mueller, Frank (Ashley) Houser, Jr., and Abby Houser; siblings, Judy (Tony) Dashnaw, Jean Le Clair, Joseph (Sherry) Le Clair, Jr., John (Carol) Le Clair; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Joan is predeceased by her beloved son, Christopher J. La Clair.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, New York on Thursday April 14, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a funeral service to immediately follow at 6:00 pm.

The family asks that donations be made in Joan's name to a charity of your choice.

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