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Joy Gordon Obituary
She was born Sept. 25, 1959, a daughter of the late Joan L. (Inkrote) Koble and William L. Koble. In 1982, in New Jersey, she married John A. Gordon, who preceded her in death.
Joy was a 1977 graduate of Shikellamy High School, Sunbury, Pa., and a 1981 graduate of East Stroudsburg College.
She lived in Cranford, Westfield and Mendham, N.J., as well as New York City. She worked in the Wall Street district for about 10 years and with a law firm in Manhattan for 10 years. She moved to Florida in 2005.
Joy enjoyed artwork, culinary cooking, swimming and traveling. For the past few years, she went to Cancun, Mexico.
Surviving are a sister, Jan Marks of Sunbury; a brother, Craig Koble of Sunbury and Orlando, Fla.; a half sister, Karen Turner of Hawaii; nieces and nephews, Jacqlyn Smith, John and William Gordon, and Alan Turner and Amber, both of Bloomsburg; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, was a sister, Jill L. Gordon of Selinsgrove.
Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Funeral arrangements were by the Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory, Venice.
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Susie Cook
March 29, 2025
Dearest Joy Joy,
My son is now there with you. He always loved you and John. Take good care of him for me until I am with you all again. Mike Moyer is there now or he is coming your way soon. Not sure how it goes there but one day I will find out! Love you all now and forever.
Susan Cook
March 29, 2024
Dearest Joy Joy how we all loved you and miss you and John. Things were always the best when you both were around. You thought it wasn't fair that he left without you. You loved him so! You got your dream of living near the Ocean it may not have been in Mexico on as Jan would say Is my Harry's. You did get a pool and a hot tub as well. So 16 years now and I still think about you daily and sometimes more. You were my best friend and still I feel that you are right there sitting beside me talking and laughing. I know you are happy with John now. Please take care of Joes dog Sandy for me she likes her hugs. Will see you soon.
Best friends ever Susie
Susie
March 29, 2023
Joy it has been 15 years that you left us here without you. I have always felt you near to me sometimes more then others. Nick and i went to NYC and I thought you would be right beside me but you were not. You let me know that you were in the back ground. I thought for a while and even though it was St Patricks Day which was one of your favorites holidays. Even that we ate at Woo Hops and visited 101 Park Ave and walked thur Central Park and walked the west side passed the Dakota. Even passed your old apartment I didn't feel you with me. I so thought that I would. Then when we got on the train on the way home you were their. I thought what the heck and then I remembered that you always wanted to come home. You really did not like NYC. So here I sit with you always in my home! Now next time we go it will be to the ocean and I know you will be along the way there and the way home well maybe a few days later.
Susan Cook
March 30, 2020
There is not a day that goes by that you are not in it. You have always been my best friend by my side. It has been 12 years now that you passed but your light is still bright within me. I love you Joy, and all of your family. What a great family that you shared with me!
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marge Quiggle
April 14, 2008
My prayers are with the family. Joy was such a special friend and will be missed greatly. Jan or Craig please dont hesitate to call if you need anything at all. My prayers are with you. GOD BLESS Love Marge
Bob Cunningham
April 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Joy, Jan, Jill have always been great friends of our family. We miss Jill so much and now, Joy our hearts are sad. But, know now their spirits are flying with our creator. May God bless your family with strenght in these difficult times.
April 9, 2008
Joy, I know members of your family who have made greatly enhanced in my life. I know I have missed something in my life by not knowing you personally. I also know your time here on this Earth was far too short. But someone much more wiser than anyone here on Earth has decided your job and struggle was done and called you Home. The pain is gone. You are not tired anymore. You now have peace. You are now Home with your husband, sister, mother and others you have longed for here on Earth. Thank you Joy for sharing your family with a person you didn't know. God Bless you Joy.
Debbie Y.
April 9, 2008
Joy, I know members of your family who have made a huge difference in my life. I know I have missed something in my life by not knowing you personally. I know you are at peace. The pain is gone. You are not tired anymore. You are now with your husband, sister , mother and others. God Bless you Joy.
Debbie Y.
Randy Croce, Rhonda Cronin, Robin Hunt and families
April 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joy was a wonderful person and cousin.
Donna and Robert Gaugler
April 8, 2008
We will cherish the loving memories of our wonderful niece.
Susan Adams Cook
April 7, 2008
I shared my Daddy with you when we were little. You shared your whole Family with me. Friends forever! on earth and in heaven! You gave 100% plus, strong and beautiful to the end. You were an inspiration to everyone who new you! I Love you Joy Joy, your friend always susie Q
Laura Moyer ( Seiler )
April 5, 2008
Our friendhip had started as little buds, as I watched you bloom into a BEAUTIFUL ROSE!! You will never be forgotten.. but, will be sadly missed!!
GOD BLESS the Koble family, you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Randal Hollenbach
April 4, 2008
What a wonderful person. Wish all the best to the family.
Kathleen Boyle
April 4, 2008
Sad to hear of her passing. God be with her.
Keith Hollenbach
April 4, 2008
I got word of Joys passing via email when it happened. I always had fond memorys of her. God bless her.
Chris Bidelspach
April 4, 2008
To joy's family be assured that everyone Joy touched are the luckier for it. She was always friendly and happy. "77" God Bless
jeanie stout
April 4, 2008
I am happy
I had the honor of being her
freind in high school.
She was a lovely girl
Jeanie Bostian
Gini Sears
April 4, 2008
Sweet, beauty, loving, real, alive and now missed by many.
Cousin,
Gini and Family
Class of 1977
April 4, 2008
From the CLASS of 1977...Joy was a unique and beautiful person. She will be sadly missed by many friends. We will always hold a special place in our hearts for her. Your friends and classmates from the Class of 1977
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