RENQUIST JOAN E. Age 81, of Clairton, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 23, 2015. She was born in Clairton, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1934, to Thurston and Edna Cosner. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Elmer Renquist. Joan was known for her being generous and giving her time to the Clairton Emergency Food Center. She is also survived by her children, Karen (Robert) Joseph, Keith (Julia) and Jeffrey Renquist; grandchildren, Amanda, Nicole, Lauren and Noelle; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Cam, Brecklyn, Westen, Colson and Cally; as well as siblings, Thurston and Anne. She was preceded in death by her parents; and stepmother, Ruby Cosner. Friends will be received on Saturday, from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted Monday at 11:30 a.m., Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Old Clairton Rd., Pleasant Hills, PA 15236, as well as Allegheny County Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb