Joan Durso, 87, of Allentown, died January 30, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late James and Nora (Yoch) Dougherty. Joan was married to C. Joseph Durso for 48 Years. She was the proprietor of "Sign of the Bear Natural Foods" in Allentown for 33 years. She was an avid reader. Joan always enjoyed reading books about History and many other subjects. Survivors: four sons: James Durso of Alexandria, VA, John of Emmaus, PA, Thomas of Allentown, PA and David of Royersford, PA and 1 grandson. Services: Private