Joan Hardman (nee: Gregg) 84, of LeRoy, WV, formerly from LaGrange, OH passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Hospice of Western Reserve. She was born on February 12, 1941 in Elyria. She was born to the late Carl and Mabel Gregg. Joan graduated from Midview High School in 1959. Joan retired from Gerber’s Garden Center as office manager.

Joan enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grandchildren. She was a 4-H advisor for the Reiners for many years and enjoyed horses. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing.

Left to treasure her memory is her husband Kenneth, her children James H Brown Jr., Debra (John) Seeley, Dean (Elizabeth) Brown, David (Kim) Brown, 9 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, step daughters; Patty Amspaugh, Terry Hozalski.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a step daughter; Kathy Siron. There will be no services held. The family will have a celebration of life at a later time. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440)322-4626. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com.