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Joan Durland Obituary
The daughter of the late Henry and Mae Kreusch Morieko, she was born November 9, 1938 in Jersey City, N.J.
Joan was the youngest of eight children and was a longtime resident of both Jersey City, N.J. and Middletown, N.Y. Following her retirement from the New York State Hospital system, Joan resided in Coconut Creek, Fla.
"As a Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Caregiver and Friend; she was a strong, beautiful woman with a kind and gentle heart. Her love, generosity, dedication and devotion to others will never be forgotten. Each day we will remember and cherish the wonderful memories she left behind. She will be sadly missed."
Joan is survived by her son, Richard Durland and his wife, Kelly and grandson, Tyler David Durland, all of Coconut Creek, Fla.; three brothers: Robert Morieko of New Jersey, Richard Morieko of California and Henry Morieko of New Jersey; three sisters: Anna Mae Dressler of New Jersey, Lorraine Dunlap of Maryland and Patricia Ostin of New Jersey; one brother-in-law, Floyd Durland of Middletown, and several nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her brother, Raymond Morieko.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY 10940.
A Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home. Dan Hulseapple will officiate. Burial will take place on Saturday, October 27, at 11 a.m. in Hurleyville Cemetery, Hurleyville.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.; www.applebee-mcphillips.com or 845-343-6309.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Durland
MARIANA RANIERI
October 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ruby Brown
October 25, 2007
Joan brought so much love into my life I will miss her, but she will always be in my heart. Richard, I know that you will miss her but I know how much she loved you and how proud she was of you, she will be with you always in your heart. love aunt ruby
Bridget Janiak
October 24, 2007
Our hearts go out to the Durland family. Our family grew up next door to Jo & Rich. She was a wonderful woman. All our love, Bridget (Shustack)Janiak & family
barbara callas
October 24, 2007
aunt,joan you and grandma were like two peas in a pot.now once again you both are together .you will be sadly missed love barbara
Yara Roussos
October 24, 2007
Joan "Aunt Jo" was so special...my heart goes out to Richard, his family, and all who loved her. She will be missed.
AUDREY BROWN
October 24, 2007
DEAR FAMILY MEMBERS, I KNOW THAT YOUR LOSS IS GREAT, JOAN WAS A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING, KIND, THOUGHTFUL, GIVING & CARING, I WORKED WITH JOAN MANY YEARS AGO AT M.P.C. AND I HAVE MANY PRECIOUS MEMORIES OF HER. I BELIEVE THE LORD HAS A VERY SPECIAL PLAN FOR HER, GOD BLESS YOU . AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE...AUDREY
JAY NEWELL
October 24, 2007
CONDOLENCES TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS JO WAS ALWAYS KIND AND GOOD TO ME A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR SHE WILL BE MISSED
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