Joan Helen Colavecchi , 75, of Clearfield died on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at her home.

She was born on June 23, 1938 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Frank and Rafaella 'Flutch' (Pastori) Natoli.

Mrs. Colavecchi taught 3rd grade at the former Leonard Grade School and then served as a substitute teacher in various schools throughout the area. She was a very accomplished artist and enjoyed Penn State sports and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by two children, Paul Charles Colavecchi and companion Peggy Sue Graham of Clearfield and Mary Colavecchi O'Keefe and husband Jeffrey P. Carretto of Fort Lauderdale, FL; four grandchildren, Michaela A., Joseph 'Cross' and Carly J. Colavecchi and Samantha Kelly O'Keefe; a sister, Sarah Chaplin and husband Alan of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Michael Colavecchi on March 4, 2010 and whom she wed on August 26, 1961. She was also preceded in death by son, Joseph Michael Colavecchi Jr.; a sister, Josephine Skinner; and three brothers, Anthony, Sam and Joey Natoli.

Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Saturday at 10:00 am with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee Jr. as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Friday from 4 PM - 7 PM and on Saturday from 9 AM- 9:30 AM.

At the funeral home on Friday, a Christian Vigil service will be held at 3:45 PM and the rosary will be recited at 6:45 PM.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front Street, Clearfield or to the Saint Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield.

To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.