In Memory

Joan Stewart (Ruvane) - Class Of 1950

Joan Stewart (Ruvane)

Joan Stewart Ruvane (September 3, 1932 - August 18, 2017) of Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in her sleep. Born in New York City, Joan was a longtime USGA volunteer, best known for her connection to women's and junior golf. An inspiration to generations of junior golfers, she served on the USGA Girls Junior Championship Committee, the Women's Amateur Public Links Committee, and as a Rules Official at numerous USGA championship events.

Joan is survived by children:  Emily Ruvane Johnston, Sharon Ruvane, Mary Ruvane, Patricia Ruvane, Joseph J Ruvane, III, and Louis Ruvane; her sister, Lita Perry O'Connell; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

New York Times, August 24, 2017