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Joan Ernestine Kaplan Storm

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Joan Ernestine Kaplan Storm
Joan Ernestine (Scott) Kaplan Storm, 97, formerly of Danielsville, died Tuesday March 1, 2011 at her residence at Manor Care in Bethlehem. Born in Catasauqua, she was the daughter of the late John Ludwig and Anna E. (Ernst) Scott. She was the wife of the late Irving Kaplan and the late Roger Storm. Joan worked as a secretary at the former Ribbon Factory in Northampton and the Catasauqua Public Library for many years. She was a former member of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic church of Catasauqua. Survivors: She is survived by her three daughters, Jo Ann Kaplan and Helen Jones, of Hartfort, CT and Jean Louise Schrag, of Danielsville; step-daughter, Patricia Storm, of FL; and step-son, Frank Storm of Allentown; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, Francis W. Scott. Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday March 5, 2011 at St. Lawrence Church, 1001 Second Street, Catasauqua, 18032. Call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Walnut Street, Catasauqua, 18032. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Catasauqua Public Library, 302 Bridge St. Catasauqua, 18032. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 3, 2011.

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Janice Mitchell

March 19, 2011

Joan was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Our sympathy to your families.

Carole Hontz(4th floor environmental aide)

March 5, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Marilyn Muller

March 4, 2011

Kaplan Family,
Please accept my Sympathy on the loss of you Mother. She was a friend of my Mom for many years ( Melba Gillespie ) My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Marilyn ( Gillespie ) Muller

March 3, 2011

JoAnn, Helen, Jean Louise and families,
Extending our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was a special person and neighbor.
God's blessings to all of you.
Roy ("Nook") and Rita Scheetz

Pierre

March 3, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Pierre Gendron

March 3, 2011

My deepest sympathy for your loss she will be deeply missed by all her loved ones and friends

Pierre Gendron

Dorothy Mehefko Vassa

March 3, 2011

Helen and family
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Dorothy Mehefko Vassa

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