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Joan Orphanos Obituary
Joan R. Orphanos, of Greensboro, N.C., passed away on April 15, 2019, at Wesley Long Hospital.
She was a native of Reading, Pa. She and her husband, Angelo, owned and operated Make 'N' Take Ceramics for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo Orphanos, who died December 2012. Also two daughters, Susan (Orphanos) Richard, in 2003, and Deanne, in 1964.
Born in Reading, Pa., Joan was the daughter of Pierce A. and Ruth M. Kutz.
She is survived by three sons: Donald Pierce (Faith), Reading, Pa.; David William (Donna), Greenboro, N.C.; and Michael Angelo (Paulette), Columbus, Ohio.
She is also survived by six grandchildren: Tara, Kaylan, Christopher, Joshua, Nathan and Jonna; and two great-grandchildren, Daria and Landon.
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Josh Richard
May 12, 2019
Nana,
So many memories I have of you and pop pop. From the wheel barrel pop pop and you made for me when I was 2 years of age up to the age of 25 when you moved to Tennessee. I remember the Christmas eves when you played the organ in reading and the whole family was there. You were a very talented lady that was not afraid to speak your mind. It was truly an honor being your grandson and the memories made will never be forgotten including skip bo games we played.
Love,
Josh
Arlene Moyer
April 23, 2019
Joan, you will always hold a special place in my heart. Priceless memories with my Mom, then bringing my daughters to ceramics. Our ceramic pieces are very special to us!! You taught us so much..You, Angie and Susan will always be with us! God Bless all of your family. Forever in my heart. Arlene Pottiger Moyer and family.
April 21, 2019
Nana, I hope you are resting well with Pop-pop. You'll both forever hold a place in my heart. I love you.
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