Joyce M. VanVreede

Joyce M. (Sorensen) VanVreede, 64, of North Whitehall Township, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Thomas J. VanVreede to whom she was married 36 years last April 15.Born in Grand Rapids Minnesota, August 25, 1950, Joyce was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Rasmussen) Sorensen. She was employed as a sales clerk at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores in Whitehall for many years. Joyce was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, (Egypt) Whitehall.Survivors: In addition to her loving husband, Tom; daughters, Maria K. VanVreede of Muncie, IN, Tammy J. VanVreede of Coplay; beloved pets, Paige, Maxima, Tate and B'Elanna; predeceased by siblings, Melvin, Charles, Doris and Betty.Services: A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 4331 Main Street, Whitehall, with the Rev. James W. Schlegel officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Monday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville and 10 - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the church narthex. Interment will follow the service at Egypt Cemetery.Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or the American Heart Assoc. both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.