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Joanne Vohar Obituary

Joanne M. Vohar, 57, of Edwardsville passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at her home.

Born in Peru, Ind., on Aug. 27, 1958, she was the daughter of the late George and Shirley Carle Spishock.

She attended the West Side Vocational Technical School, Pringle, and the McCann School of Business, Wilkes-Barre.

She was employed by the Social Security Administration, Wilkes-Barre, until her retirement in 2004.

Joanne enjoyed camping, traveling and going to the beach. She loved spending her time with her beloved family, most especially with her grandson, Bobby.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Spishock.

Joanne is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Robert E. Vohar; daughter, Melissa Elizabeth Napersky and her husband, Steve; grandson, Bobby; sister, Kathleen Gwaltney; and a niece, Heather.

Private funeral services will be held from Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville.

There will be no public calling hours.

Published by Citizens Voice on Jul. 17, 2015.
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So sorry for you loss. Joanne was a co worker at SSA for many years. May she rest in peace.

virginia chwastyk

July 20, 2015

Very sorry for your loss bobby.You were always a great boss & friend to me & I know your an even better family man. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

paul lenchak

July 18, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Marie Marth

July 18, 2015

so sorry for your loss bob and family

leo john

July 18, 2015

Bob and family I am so sorry for your loss.
Lamont & Mary Bartholomew and family.

July 17, 2015

So sorry for your loss

Cheryl lord

July 17, 2015

Even though the love of your life is gone
Within your heart and memories she lives on
I know that today you are full of sorrow
Healing comes with each new tomorrow

Margaret

July 17, 2015

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked with Joanne at SSA. My sincerest condolences.

Joan Cavanaugh

July 17, 2015

Heartfelt sympathy for your tragic loss. She was such a fun person and great to be around. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. From a Headstone in Ireland. So sorry for your loss.

Pam and Bill Slavinski & family

July 17, 2015

Bob and family I am so very sorry for your Loss

Millie fleming

July 17, 2015

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