Joan Lorieta Krepps; 73; of Belle Vernon; passed away Monday; Sept. 26; 2011; in her home. A daughter of the late Arthur C. and Dena Vernacini Krepps; she was born in Monongahela on July 23; 1938. Presbyterian by faith; she was a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law; Arthur C. Krepps II; M.D.; and Donna Crawford Krepps; of Griffin; Ga.; one sister; Ms. Donice Krepps; of Hilton Head Island; S.C.; three nephews; Arthur C. Krepps III; and his wife; Janet; Douglas Krepps and Bryan Krepps; M.D.; and his wife; Martha; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be in the Belle Vernon Cemetery on Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; (724) 929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.