Mary Joan Shields, 87, of Allentown and most recently of Coplay, passed away on Monday, January 20. She was born in Scranton, PA; daughter of the late Johanna (Andres) and Frances Butler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Joseph (Bud) Shields, in 2004. Mary Joan worked at Marathon Electric for 19 years and then retired from First Union Bank. She enjoyed yearly camping trips, home decorating, sewing, oil painting and day trips to Atlantic City. A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mary Joan was happiest when she was with her family. She will lovingly be remembered by her family. Survivors: sons, Joseph of Coplay; Sean (Tina) of Allentown; daughter, Mary Lynne Toth (Robert) of North Catasauqua; grandchildren, Jennifer Valdez (Jose) of Phillipsburg, NJ; Bobby (Kelly) of North Catasauqua and Patrick Shields of Allentown; great granddaughter, Johanna Valdez; sisters-in-law, Virginia Shields and Irene Shields both of Jacksonville, Florida; and many cousins. Donations: Cathedral St Catharine of Siena Catholic Church, 1825 W Turner St., Allentown, PA 18104. Cemetery Details St Peter's Roman Catholic Cemetery 830-898 Hockendauqua St Coplay, PA 18037 Viewing JAN 25. 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM (ET) Robert C Weir Funeral Home 1802 W Turner StAllentown, PA 18104emailprotected Mass of Christian Burial JAN 25. 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (ET) Cathedral Church St Catharine of Siena 1825 W Turner StAllentown, PA 18104