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Joann Michaelian Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Joann Morledge Michaelian, 73, died suddenly Tuesday, June 25, 2002. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Joann was a resident of Newport News for over 37 years. Joann lived a life of grateful service as an active member of Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, through involvement within the Kiln Creek community, with the Chapter AG of the PEO, and with the "Meals on Wheels" program. She is survived by her husband of forty-four years, Charles; three sons, Tom of Ashburn, VA, Richard of Mechanicsburg, PA, and Paul of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Margaret DeJournette of Burlington, NC; a brother, Dr. Richard A. Morledge of Bakerstown, PA; and twelve grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Southeastern Correctional Ministry, Inc, PO Box 463, Hampton, VA 23669. A memorial celebration service will be held at 2 p.m. on July 22 at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church.

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Published by Daily Press on Jun. 27, 2002.

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Roberta (Bobbie) Wilson

July 13, 2002

To the family of my long time friend and classmate. Joann and I were close friends and her parents were very dear to me. Joann will be missed by those who loved her. Special condolences to her family

Jerry Homeyer

July 5, 2002

I wish to express my sincerest wishes and thoughts to the Michaelian family at this time. While I never met her directly, I have a great appreciation for her abilities - thru my association and friendship with her son Tom.



May God's peace be with you all at this time.

Bill & Louise Rogers

July 1, 2002

Tom & Jeanine,

I so sorry to hear about Tom's mother. A parent's passing can really can shake a person's foundation - especially when the death is unexpected. Hang in there! And know that we are thinking of you both. God bless.

Henry and Claudia Janiszewski

July 1, 2002

To the Michaelian family:



We wish you the strength during this sad time. All of our condolences.



Henry and Claudia Janiszewski

Tirana, Albania

Lance, Tracey and Alex Eagle

June 30, 2002

To all of the Michaelian Family, our thoughts prayers are with you. God Bless.

Lance, Tracey and Alex Eagle

Caryl & Jon Svenson

June 30, 2002

To the Michaelian Family:



Please accept our sincere sympathies over your great loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.



Love, The Svenson Family

Jon, Caryl, Ross & Berit

Dorothy Mittan

June 30, 2002

To all in the Michaelian family we send our sincere sympathy. Know you will be kept in our prayers and thoughts.



The Mittan Family - Ashburn, VA

Jolyn and Brian Vaughan

June 28, 2002

Dear Tom, Jeanine, Charlie and family,

We are thinking of you all and feel blessed to have met Joann.



Love,

The Vaughans

Nancy Ford

June 28, 2002

Dear Tom, Jeanine, Charlie, Dick, Margaret, and Paul,



We got to know Joanne through my brother-in-law and my sister, Tom and Jeanine. She was a very kind woman to our family, to my children, and to her grandkids. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow -- having lost my husband's father only 2 months ago, we know what you're going through. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys,



Nancy Ford

The Ford Family

Jodi Gomola

June 27, 2002

I am glad I had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful woman. Anytime I think of chocolate I will think of her! Charlie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

bruce,kim,ashly,brad cowardin

June 27, 2002

ours thoughts and prayers are with you paul and your family...just know that she is in gods hands now...we love you

Susan Heidinger

June 27, 2002

What a character she was! I will never forget this dear lady. She was a woman of style and substance. She leaves her legacy in good hands--with her daughter, Margaret.

Thinking of you, Maggie, and all of your family. My prayers for you all.

Susan Heidinger

Don and Bert

June 27, 2002

To all of the Michaelian Family we send our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We love you all very much.

Love:

Bert & Don

Dana Vlkojan

June 27, 2002

To the Michaelian Family,



May God bless you and comfort you in this time of great loss. What an extraordinary person Joann was. She will be greatly missed. We love you Paul!



Your Sis'

Dana, George, JC, Krystal, Scooter, Matt

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