JOYCE HARBAUGH Obituary
61 of Hookstown, PA; beloved wife of Mark Harbaugh, and loving mother of Seth, both at home, died on Sunday February 21, 2010 following a brief illness. Born on October 9, 1948 in Sewickley, Joyce was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Elsie Shanta Stasko. A retired mental health nurse, she was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chester, WV; where was a CCD teacher. She was preceded in death by three infant children, Jeremy, Erin, and Lyndsey and one sister, Mary Ann Fehl. Joyce is also survived by two sisters, June Walker and Jean Sacco. Rev. Father Eric Antwi will preside for a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday February 27, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Chester church. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Moon Township, PA. Friends will be received on Friday from 1-8 pm at the ARNER FUNERAL CHAPEL in Chester where a Chaplet of Divine Mercy service will be held at 5:00 pm. You may view this obituary and sign the on line guest book at arnerfuneralchapel.com.
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Linda (Blythe)Sommers
March 2, 2010
Mark
Heard of Joyce's passing and wanted to express my sincere sympathies. Joyce and I went to nursing school together at Ohio Valley. I have many wonderful memories of her. She was so kind and gentle and I am sure was a wonderful nurse. May your own memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Arlene Floriani
February 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joyce (Wuenstel) Hess
February 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christine Whyle
February 26, 2010
Mark,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. I do remember her from one of our class reunions. My sincere sympathy to you and your son. My love and prayers are with you.
Your classmate,
Christine Morrissey Whyle
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Cousins Jon & Jin Molinatto
February 25, 2010
Dearest Mark & Seth, Jon and I send our sincere condolences in your loss. Joyce has joined her families and though this is a sad time for you, there is joy in heaven as those welcome her--Mom, Dad, Sisters and other family members who have gone before. Much love and our prayers are with you.
Brian
February 24, 2010
Uncle Mark and Seth
From the beginnings of my memory, Aunt Joyce has left an everlasting mark upon me.
Every one of us that know, love and appreciate her share in your loss.
It is by witnessing the adversity that you have faithfully endured that I am inspired.
Find in your heart a way to accept that while Aunt Joyce is no longer here with us in body, she is with all of those whom we also love.
Those family members and friends that have gone before us are now graced by her presence.
We still have work to do. We must complete that which God has planned for us! Then, soon enough, we will all be reunited in Christ!
Through these difficult times and heartaches, please know that You are a part of my heart and in my prayers.
Emily Jonas
February 24, 2010
Seth,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. You and your family are in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love,
Emily, Matt, Pete, and Cole Jonas
February 24, 2010
Dear Mark and Seth! God bless you both. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I loved your wife - she always was so sweet. May God wrap His loving arms around both of you during this difficult time. Lord bless! Joe & Harriet Cardimen
Lori Celani
February 24, 2010
Mark and Seth, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs Sacco & Family, also know that you in my prayers and thoughts as well.
Please remember you all have another guardian angel looking after you!
My deepest sympathies.
Love, Lori
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