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Joan Van Epps Obituary
Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Hazel A. Reilly-Schermerhorn of McKownville and stepdaughter of the late William S. Schermerhorn.
Joan was a graduate of Rensselaer High School and the Albany Business College.
She retired in 1999 as a secretary for the Johnsburg Central School District, where she began working in 1979. Joan worked part time for the Johnsburg Library until the fall of 2006.
She was a longtime member of the Third Reformed Church in Albany. She also was a member of the New York State United Teachers Association and continued to serve on committees for Special Education for the Johnsburg Central School District.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband in June of 2005, Jay L. Van Epps.
Her family will remember her for her love of traveling, and time spent with her beloved cousin, Phyllis Chopay.
She was the stepmother of Jaye Lansburg (Mark), Bruce Van Epps (Shelly), Geoffrey Van Epps (Michele) and Christopher Van Epps (Barbara); grandmother of Charles, Gabrielle, Bruce, Evan, Amber, Megan, Blake, Dylan and William; sister of the late, Harry James Reilly. She is also survived by two aunts, several cousins, and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen St., Albany, with the Rev. Pacia Vamvas officiating.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will follow the service at Memory's Garden Cemetery.
Those wishing to remember Joan and her dear family in a special way may send a contribution to either the Town of Johnsburg Library, Box 7, North Creek, NY 12852 or High Peaks Hospice, 286 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Van Epps
Joan Ouellette
March 30, 2007
To All of Joan's family,
I recently returned from Florida and heard of Joan's passing. I am so sad that we won't see her smiling face at Teopa gatherings. We shared so much for so many years. She was a very special person. My prayers will continue to be with all of you. Joan Ouellette, retired member of TEOPA
Charlotte Hewitt
March 26, 2007
To Joan's Family,
My sincerest condolences to you all. I always enjoyed seeing Joan at the many TEOPA gatherings. She will be remembered with much warmth and fondness.
Danielle Robichaud
March 25, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear about Joan, over the years as a member of TEOPA I got to know Joan, she was a lovely and caring woman. She will be missed by all of us.
May God Bless Her and her family.
Mary Ann Ordway
March 25, 2007
Joan has been in my thoughts and prayers . I am was very sorry to hear of her illness. Joan and I worked for a long time at JCS and we became very good friends. She will be surely missed by her many friends.
Kevin Bennett
March 25, 2007
to the van epps family
I am sorry to hear the loss of your mom. I thoguht she was great when I was in johnsburg school. I am sadden to hear of her lose and I know she will be missed
Melanie Moffitt
March 24, 2007
you were a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Harold &Joan Ross
March 24, 2007
To the Van Epps Family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Chrissy Morehouse
March 24, 2007
To the family of Joan
I am sorry to hear that Joan had past away.She touched the hearts of so many and I will miss her deeply.You are all in my prayers.
March 24, 2007
Jaye, Bruce and the rest of your families:
I am very sorry to see that you have lost your Mother. This is again a difficult time but know that you all are in many people's thoughts and prayers. Especially some of your old friends.
God Bless,
Lenny Crouch
Evelyn Goodspeed
March 24, 2007
We will miss you. The Gore Mt. seinors, you were so much fun on our trips be safe and sound in the lords armes.
Debbie and Robert Austin
March 24, 2007
for Joans family,
We will truely miss Joan,she was always friendly to us. She was special to us when she was at our school .Joan will be missed in our little town.My prayers go out to her family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Thibault
March 24, 2007
Joannie,
We will all miss you.I am glad that you are are free of pain now. Watch over everyone and say hi to Papa for me.
Love Donna
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