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Joan Harper Obituary

HARPER - Joan A. (nee Wishman ) September 27, 2008; wife of Collin Harper; mother of Jenna Amber and Briana Caitlyn Harper; daughter of Caroline (late Edwin) Wishman; sister of Ronald (Joanne) Wishman, Linda (Michael) Gaffney, Patricia (Wiliam) Crysler, Donald (Madonna) Wishman, John (Lisa) Wishman, Thomas (Sara) Wishman, Theresa (Russell) Schindehette; also survived by 18 nieces & nephews, and 15 great nieces & nephews; lifelong friend of Charlene Zarcone and her mother Ma Bert. The Family will be present to receive friends Friday 2-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC. 5541 Main Street (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville, where prayers will be offered Saturday morning at 10:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 oclock in St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church (500 Parker Ave, Buffalo). Flowers gratefully declined, Memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Joan had a lifelong ambition to own her own catering business. Joan owns 50 cookbooks and every kitchen gadget imaginable.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Chris Baszak

October 4, 2008

Dear Wishman family,
My thoughts and prayers along with deepest condolences for your loss.
Chris

Mary, John and Mark Iannuzzelli

October 4, 2008

Dear Don and all of the Wishman Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your sister, Joan. She is at peace and in Heaven with our Lord, and she suffers no more.

Eddie Castellano

October 3, 2008

Don

My deepest condolences to you and your family at this great time of loss.

God Bless her in her new life.

Gregg Gamble

October 3, 2008

The Wishman Family,
I was very saddened to hear of Joan's passing. She is at peace now.
God bless you and yours,

Jacqueline Dimarco

October 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family ,for the loss of your loved one.Joan was always a very sweet girl,may she be at peace.

Jon, Lori, Cameron and Ashleigh Coons

October 2, 2008

Briana is my son's classmate and she is a very sweet little girl. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My families thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children.

Alicia Seidel

October 2, 2008

I worked with joan at Max Harts Diner, she was alot of fun. you will be missed. rest in peace joan.

June Delo-Connors

October 2, 2008

Dear Family,

My heartfelt prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May God bless and keep you strong.

June Delo-Connors

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