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Joan Marie Latoff

FUNERAL HOME

J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home Inc.

1601 W Hamilton Street

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Joan Latoff Obituary

On December 11, 2021 Joan Latoff passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown, PA. She was born in Coatesville, PA to the late Fernando and Mary DeAbreu. She and her late husband Joseph Robert Latoff celebrated 51 years of marriage on February 2, 2008. Joan graduated from S. Horace Scott High School in Coatesville along with her late husband Joseph. After raising two sons, Joseph and David in Allentown, PA, she went on to work at the Morning Call Newspaper. She enjoyed working there very much and made many lifelong friends. She enjoyed going to lunch, taking bus trips, and playing cards with them. Joan was a lifetime baseball fan and went to games with her father Fernando. She was a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds, and the Philadelphia Phillies. She and her husband enjoyed many years working on and spending time at their vacation home in Brigantine, NJ. They also enjoyed volunteering at the local soup kitchen with other retirees of the Morning Call.

She is survived by her sons, Joseph E. and Adrienne R. Latoff of New Smyrna Beach, FL; David M. Latoff of Orlando, his son Austin M. and daughter Kimber; Sister- in-law Ann Latoff; Sister-in-law Lois McGrath; Sister-in-law Ruthie DeAbreu; former Sister-in-law Maryann DeAbreu; and so many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her beloved daughter Joan Marie Latoff.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Condolences may be offered at: www.jsburkholder.com

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Peaceable Kingdom 1049 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA 18052.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 14, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Latoff

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15 Entries

Olga Marrero

December 12, 2023

Miss u Joanie may u continue to r.i.p and watch over your family and friends love always

Fanae Marrero

December 16, 2021

Sharing those last few years with "Joanie" as a caregiver and friend was such a joy and full of beautiful memories. From our movie time, card games, meal prep or late night talks will always be cherished. Your contagious smile warmed my soul whenever we greeted one another. I will miss your friendship and have lost my confidant but our memories will stay close to my heart forever. Thank you for the laughs Joan. May you RIP Angel. I sent my love and condolences to Joe, Adrienne, Belle, Latoff family and friends. She is so very loved!

Olga Marrero

December 15, 2021

Joan words can´t describe how much you meant to me, I was only a caregiver to you but you treated me like family and vice versa everyone that knew you or come to have known you was touched by you I will never forget you, and will always remember how you lit up when I walked thru your front door your family will always be like family my condolences to all the family especially belle joe and Adrienne sleep in peace my sweet angel you will not be forgotten you remain in my heart always!!!

Patricia Weston

December 15, 2021

My deepest condolences to the latoff family I was one of her caregivers she was a pleasure to work and she became family she will be very missed

Patricia Weston

December 15, 2021

My condolences go out the the latoff family my prayers are with you She will be very missed

Rachael Dusseau

December 15, 2021

My sincerest condolences to the entire Latoff family. Joan was always a pleasure and I looked forward to our visits!

Sally Luckenbach

December 15, 2021

My condolences and prayers for your peace and comfort in sweet memories of your mother. Joan was a vital part of the newsroom, and always a ready listener and advocate.
Sally Luckenbach

Thelma Harris

December 14, 2021

My prayers and condolences goes out to the Latoff family. I was one of Joan's caregiver and she became family to me. I'm truly going to miss you. May you rest in peace

Bob Orenstein

December 14, 2021

My condolences to Joan´s family. She was a beloved member of The Morning Call newsroom, always wearing a smile and making everyone feel better.

Jan Ballato Shellenberger

December 14, 2021

My sincere sympathies to Joan's family. I remember Joan's first day at The Morning Call. That easy smile. Those expressive eyes. She was a good student of people, and she helped all of us when she saw we were struggling. Being observant and acting on her instincts made her a newsroom star. She was loved. She'll be missed. RIP

Donna Sonday

December 14, 2021

Sorry to hear of Joans passing. Joan was a sweet neighbor, I lived next to her on College Lane many years ago.
My condolences to the family

Linda Richmond/Homecare Assistance

December 14, 2021

Our Condolences to your family. We are so sorry for your loss!

Barbara McGuinness

December 14, 2021

Very sorry to hear of Joan's passing. I worked with Joan for many years. I enjoyed her friendship in the newsroom; she had a quick wit and good sense of humor.

Sue Bellucci(Trexler)

December 14, 2021

To the Latoff Family;
So sorry to hear of your mothers' passing. She was such a beautiful soul, co-worker and friend. I will hold all the great memories in my heart of Brigantine and The Morning Call. Until we meet again my dear friend, rest in peace. With deepest sympathy and all of God's Blessings.

Sue

Christina Dormans-Goldsmith

December 14, 2021

Joe:
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom and I became friends when she worked at the Morning Call. She was a wonderful and great person

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