Joan Mahorter

Joan Kiefer Mahorter passed away on December 24, 2025, at 90 years of age. She was born on July 19, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA to William Kiefer, Sr. and Laura Daniels Kiefer Murray. She shared her life with Robert Gregg Mahorter, Jr. for 57 years. They raised three children: Lynda Mahorter of Reno, NV, Robert Mahorter III (Maria) of Medford, NJ, and the late Lauren Mahorter Snellgrove of Huntsville, AL on a farm in Marlton, NJ.

Joan was much loved by her grandchildren: Kyle (Jillian Graham) and Tyler Shelton, Siobhan Mahorter (Steve Ross), Rosaleen Mahorter (Eric Durkin), James Snellgrove (Ariel), Diana Snellgrove, and Robert Snellgrove. The arrival of her great granddaughter, Nora Ross, brought her joy in 2025.

She leaves behind her siblings, Janet Kiefer Brandquist of Annapolis, MD, William Kiefer, Jr. (David Oess) of New Hope, PA, Robert Kiefer (Karen Lindgren) of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, James Murray (Peggy) of Richmond, VA, and the late William Murray Jr. Joan is survived by her sister-in-law, Jane Mahorter.

Joan and Bob met at Audubon High School in NJ and graduated together in 1953. After receiving her education degree from Trenton State College in 1957, she married Bob to start their lifelong adventure together. She taught for many years at Van Zant Elementary School in Marlton, NJ before proudly earning her Master's degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University.

In 1966, Joan and Bob bought a farm in Evesham Township, NJ. She made enduring friendships with neighbors and members of the nearby Lion Tamers Club where she hosted family reunions each summer. She loved her family and cruising around the world with her beloved Bob. Together they visited all seven continents. Throughout her life she was fascinated by space. She fulfilled her dream of graduating from NASA's Space Camp in Huntsville, AL, which inspired her to send many of her grandchildren and Van Zant students to Space Camp as well.

Family and friends are invited to attend Joan's visitation on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Atco United Presbyterian Church, 2259 Atco Ave, Atco, NJ 08004 with a service to follow at 11:00 am. Inurnment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either Atco United Presbyterian Church, 2259 Atco Avenue, Atco, NJ 08004, or The Breast Cancer Foundation by clicking here.