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for Joan Gehris
Mary Konek
December 15, 2012
Joan, thanks for everything you taught me. You were the best supervisor for a new nurse!
Charles L Knecht, MD
December 12, 2012
Tim and family-
We are so sorry to learn about Joan's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences and we wish you all good health in the coming years.
Gail Knecht Nanjo
December 11, 2012
Tim, Beth and Judy,
I am saddened to hear the news about the death of Joan. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time for your family. It has been many years since we have seen you however, I will never forget Joan's love of family, life and her deep compassion for those in need. She will be greatly missed.
Lisa Jones
December 11, 2012
I met Joan when she worked for my husband as a hospice nurse. She took care of my aunt a few years ago. My aunt and my mom took a liking to her right away...as I did too. Joan was a very kind, caring, and bubbly person. She was a great nurse! She will be missed. Take care!
Mike and Lisa
maryann krobath
December 11, 2012
My sympathies to your family. Joan was a great nurse and mentor I had the privilege of working with her many years ago. I will keep her family in my prayers. God Bless
Susan Wild
December 10, 2012
To Judy, Lou, and the rest of the family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. Although I only met your mother a handful of times, I vividly remember her happiness at your wedding, and talking to her for quite a long time. Reading the other guest book entries helped me know her better, and it's clear she was strong, compassionate and was one to always help and think of others. It's so hard to lose someone in the prime of life, as she was, but take some comfort that her soul is resting in peace. My heartfelt condolences to your dad, sister, nephews, and all of the rest of the family.
December 9, 2012
Beth and family,
Sending lots of love your way. Know I have fond memories of you and your mom, and am tearing up as I think of them now.
With sympathy,
Nicole Metaxas
Kathy Webster
December 8, 2012
Tim, family and Darla, thinking of all of you. Jo was such a strong courageous lady, am happy to have been part of her life. so glad we had a good visit just a few weeks ago. our best to all of you.
December 8, 2012
Tim, Judy, Beth and Darla,
Paul and I extend our sincere sympathies to you on the death of your wife, mom, and sister.
I had the honor of working with Joan for several years and knew her to be an excellent nurse and wonderful friend. She is at peace. Her love for you will sustain you at this time.
LuAnn McKee
December 8, 2012
I have known Joanne for many years and throughout her journey she was an inspiration to many. She was a dear sweet gal and always smiling. My deepest sympathy. LuAnn
Fern
December 8, 2012
Judy and Lou:
My dearest Judy, I was saddened to learn of your mom's passing. My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family during this tough, tough time. Let your mom's strength, kindness, compassion and love guide you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your mom's beautiful soul rest in peace.
Love
Fern
Eric Rathgeber RN
December 7, 2012
It was a great honor to have had the opportunity to know and to care for Joan. I only wish that I had had the opportunity to spend more time with her and learn more from her. Tim, I truly admire the devotion and caring that you had for your wife and I hope that we stay in touch.
Trish Hielkema
December 7, 2012
Your mom was a lovely lady and I have many fond memories of times spent with her. I know she will be greatly missed!
Trish
Sue Cole
December 7, 2012
Lou & Judy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love Sue and Dave
Sandy Fritz
December 7, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with Joan's family who she loved so dearly. She was a great gal with a great sense of humor. Got to know Joan when she came to take care of my ailing father. He connected with her right away as did I. Kept in contact with Joan after my father passed and will miss her and our lunches at Bowmanstown Diner.
December 7, 2012
Joan, Angel of Life, whose amazing strength and support of family and friends has left us and is now an Angel of the highest order. Rest in Peace.
December 7, 2012
Joan & tim were our neighbors for 41 years. Our girls played together and Joan & I knit every morning over coffee. Our family sends our love and Prayers. Ray & Liz Mantz and Family
Sue Gardner
December 7, 2012
Sincere sympathy to Tim and family. Joan was a good friend, and an oncology colleague for years. She was a wonderful nurse, always caring for soul and spirit, not just disease symptoms. She was a great advocate for women with breast cancer and spoke to our oncology nursing chapter about how to best support patients through treatment. Joan was always upbeat, positive, caring and compassionate. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Bev Wasko
December 7, 2012
Jo was a classmate of mine at AHSN. She was a terrific nurse, a very caring person and a great inspiration to all who knew her. She was always upbeat even through all her struggles. I shall remember her fondly and hopefully learn how to be more like her. My condolences to her family and her "sister" Darla.
Roberta Penn
December 7, 2012
I knew Joan from high school and remember her very fondly. She was such a sweet person and my condolences go to her family. I am so sorry for your loss.
December 7, 2012
Judy and Lou,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please know that we are here for you and praying for your family. With Love, Carl & Kristin Cressman
Eileen Morgan
December 7, 2012
Joan & I were classmates in nursing school. We were not close until I was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went out of her way to visit me and be available to talk with me. She holds a very special spot in my heart and I will miss her greatly. My deepest sympathy to the family and Darla.
Georgia Duff Schwartz
December 7, 2012
I was a classmate of Jo's at Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, and I will miss seeing this great lady at the Alumni luncheons and reunions. Jo fought her disease with courage and dignity. I extend my deepest condolences to Tim and Jo's daughters.
Lisa Brown
December 7, 2012
My sincere condolences to Joan's family. She will always be remembered by me for her smile and for brightening the room when she walked into our office. She was someone who always made you feel better when you were around her. Blessings to all of you.
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