Joan Dorothy Bubash passed away on April 14, 2026, Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church after a brief illness. She was born in St. Louis and was the daughter of the late Emil and Anne Bubash of St. Louis. She was the 4th oldest child of 11 children.
She graduated from Our Lady of Sorrows grade school and Bishop DuBourg High School. She attended the University of Kansas, University of Missouri at Columbia and the New York Institute of Fashion Design where she pursued her dream of becoming a fashion designer. She lived in New York for 10 years working in the fashion industry. She then moved to Chicago where she lived for 10 years also working in the fashion industry. She then changed careers and began working for Time Life. She was transferred to Tampa, Florida where she continued working for Time Life until her retirement. She continued living in Tampa, Florida until the present.
She did some world traveling during her life time in her younger years.
She recently moved back to her roots in St. Louis to be closer to her family and move into Assisted Living.
She is survived by her siblings; Barbara J. Bubash (Mary Beattie), Donna K. Bubash (Douglas Dorfman), Michael G. Bubash (Judy), Patricia J. Bubash, Beverly A. Shaw ( the late Roger), David C. Bubash, Jeanine Pelikan (the late Douglas) (Frank Page), the late Marianne and William Walbridge, the late Norman M. Bubash (Mary) and the late Emil Jr. and Catherine Bubash.
She was a sister, cousin, great great aunt and friend to many.
SERVICES: A celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 29 at Seven Holy Founders Catholic Church in Affton. Visitation at 10 am and Mass to follow at 11 am.
Masses preferred. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Rest in peace, my dear sister. I will always be thinking of you and remembering the good times we shared.
My sweet sister, rest in peace. I cherish the closeness we shared your last five years. My heart will hold prayers for you to live in eternal happiness in heaven. God bless you always.
Be in peace now, Joan. Your long life gave you adventures. The last time I was with you was at the wedding of Julie & Patrick. We were together at the dining table and happy festivities. Over the years we spoke over the phone for many hours. You were a person who enjoyed talking. Watch over us.
Rest in peace Aunt Joan! I always thought of you fondly when I pulled out my special Christmas book and Christmas music album set each holiday season that you gifted us when we got married. Say hello to my mom up in heaven when you see her!
To Jeanine (and all Joan’s family): My heartfelt condolences at your sister Joan’s passing. I met your sister Patty many years ago but never had the good fortune to have met Joan. I didn’t realize you were from a family of 11 kids! From the obituary I can see that Joan was an amazing woman—like you! Love to you and to all your siblings, nieces, and nephews.
Dear Jeanine-
I was so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. I know you were always close with your family. May her memory be a blessing for you and the rest of your family.
Barbara
Joan I know you’re in heaven now so give mom a big hug for me.
You can rest in peace now.
Love
Barbara
Joan I know you’re in heaven now so give mom a big hug for me.
You can rest in peace now.
Love
Barbara
Joan was very intelligent, creative, and competitive. She especially enjoyed New York Times crossword puzzles and trivia. She was observant to designs, architecture, culture. I learned much about her and loved her dearly these last five years visiting often in Tampa, Florida before bringing Joan to St. Louis to be near family.
Aunt Joan, I was never more pleased than when you offered “to be my mom”! I loved when you got to drop by my house and we just talked and talked. I could see myself in you so much! You always had a happy spark in your eyes and kept a sense of humor tucked away in any situation. I admired that about you!
Rest In Peace now free from pain and suffering. Happy Birthday today.