Joan Specter
| Joan Specter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the at-large district | |
| In office January 7, 1980 – January 8, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Ethel D. Allen | 
| Succeeded by | Frank Rizzo Jr. | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joan Levy March 5, 1934 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | 
| Died | June 29, 2024 (aged 90) Haverford, Pennsylvania, U.S. | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 | 
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 
| Alma mater | Southern Connecticut College Drexel University | 
Joan Levy Specter (March 5, 1934 – June 29, 2024) was an American businesswoman and politician. She was a member of the Philadelphia City Council, and the widow of U.S. Senator Arlen Specter.