Joan W. Lorence, 85, beloved wife and mother, passed into God's care on January 24, 2017. Joan was born on November 9, 1931, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She resided in Erie, Pennsylvania until 1975, when she moved to Florida. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 Indian Street Stuart, Florida 34997, www.tchospice.org. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Edward J. Lorence of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; her three children, Glenna (Thomas) Humphries of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Suzanne (Mark) Cieslinski of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and Christopher Lorence of Vero Beach, Florida; five grandchildren, Michael (Emma) Humphries of Jacksonville, Florida, Sarah Cieslinski of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Nicholas Lorence of Okinawa, Japan, Daniel Cieslinski of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and Corey Lorence of Lexington, South Carolina; two great-grandchildren, June Ruth Humphries and Julia Joan Humphries, both of Jacksonville, Florida; two half-sisters; and one half-brother. A private family service was held in Florida. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Tribute Center. An online guestbook may be signed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com. Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits