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Joanne Tomkiewicz Obituary
Born in S. Deerfield, Massachusetts, on November 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Blanche Erman and predeceased by her brother Anthony Erman, Jr. and sister Sandy Monat.
She was an avid reader and loved gardening, traveling with her husband (which included many cruises), and spending time with her family. She became a born again Christian in the late 80's and was a faithful part of Bible Baptist Church of Upper Darby along with her husband.
In earlier years, she was an aerobics instructor and worked at the Exton Mall. She enjoyed going to Lancaster County with her husband where they frequented Shady Maple Smorgasborg. She loved going to thrift shops and getting bargains. She also loved spoiling her grandchildren.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Ed, her three daughters, Mary Lyon (Steve), Holly Lewkowiez (Laurent), and Amy Williard (Lance) and by her grandchildren, Gabrielle Lyon-Williams (Ethan), Brigette Klein (Nathan), Garrett Lyon, Benjamin Lyon, Ezra Lewkowiez, Nadia Williard, Samuel Williard, great grandson, Austin Klein, sisters, Kathleen Robinson, Debbie Wallace (Jay), Marie Tuggle and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Patricia Carlson
June 2, 2025
So sad to hear of Joanne´s passing. We were neighbors on Gary Terrace and became dear friends, but lost touch after we moved to Ohio. I have fond memories of hanging out by the pool, and spending time with the family.
Ed, Mary, Amy & Holly my condolences to you all.
Pat Carlson
Ed Tomkiewicz
May 1, 2025
Joanne,
Missing you so badly. All my love and Gods blessings.
Ed
Gabrielle Lyon
February 19, 2025
There still evidence of you all over, gramma. In the way your house still smells like you, the clothes and jackets of yours that still hang in the closet. How I'll open the purses I got From you to find tissues and cough drops you left there. The way it feels like spring is here early because you´ve made it so. How I´ll hear a bird tweeting extra loud and know it´s you sending me a message.
I see You everywhere. In my mom´s smile and eyes. There you are. You´re missed but not gone. I know That. When I hit shuffle on my playlists and the songs that love come on the most, I know You´re letting me know you´re with me. I see And hear you in my sisters´ laugh. We talk about you all the time. We love you so so so much.
Gabrielle Lyon
February 18, 2025
I can´t talk to my Gramma face to face anymore but there were a few times towards the end of her life where she assured me she would be looking out for me. And if I wanted to talk to her, I could and she´d still be there to listen. I find myself doing it all the time. Just throughout my day.
She told me I wouldn´t find her at a grave or any physical place, but that she´d be in the sky, just waiting for us. She told me she loved me so much at the end and I told Her how much more I loved her. She always said that wasn´t possible. "I love you more" was always her response.
I miss Her immensely and it doesn´t get easier with time, only less abrasive. I know I will see her in heaven again but I would give every earthly thing I have just to spend another 5 minutes with her.
Her sister-in-law was someone I was also very close with and she communicated a lot with me through email, so I sometimes Send her an email even though I know she doesn´t have a heavenly Gmail account.
But gramma didn´t communicate that way with me. She talked. Spent hours asking about my life and just talking to me. She made me feel so special and loved in a way no one ever could or has. I miss you gramma, I love you. Forever
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Serena Nino
January 11, 2025
I recall dear Joanne with great fondness. I enjoyed her personality immensely! She was very honest,fun and one beautiful,classy woman. I was overjoyed when she and Ed started attending Bible Baptist. I know it gives her family great peace,comfort and assurance that one they will all be reunited! I will miss this dear lady. We love Joanne & Ed. Will be praying for the family.
M Lyon
January 9, 2025
Steve Lyon
January 9, 2025
Steve Lyon
January 5, 2025
Joanne Tomkiewicz is my mother in law. I married her oldest daughter. A story I tell often exemplifies the kind of person she was and how much she loved her daughters. On the day of our wedding, at the church, my future mother in law took me aside, looked me in the eyes and said, "Steve, if you ever do anything to hurt my daughter. I´m going to come after you, and kill you." Those were her words. How is that for a welcome to the family? Despite that introduction into the family, she would soon be, along with her husband, two of my closest friends in life. What son in law can say that about their mother in law?
Those stern words to a future son in law would also be uttered, I would find out, to her other sons in law. That´s how fiercely Joanne loved her daughters.... and granddaughters. The husband of her first granddaughter also got "the lecture."
We love you mom. See you in heaven.
"We sorrow not even as others which have no hope." Because of Jesus 1 Thessalonians 4
Thea B Williams
January 3, 2025
Joanne was a wonderful lady, and became "Grandma" to my son, Ethan, when he married her granddaughter, Brielle. She always made him feel as if he were her biological grandchild. I am so grateful to her and Ed for making Ethan feel like their very own grandson! I am praying for all of her loved ones during this sad time.
Mary Lyon
January 3, 2025
My mom fought hard right up to the end. She turned to Christ as her Savior in the late 80´s. She is finally without pain or struggle. This is what gives me peace. I love you, Mom, forever
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