Joan E. Beorn, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, Friday, September 26, 2025, following a period of declining health while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation care will take place with a private burial to take place at a later date in the Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia. The Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions in Joan’s name may be directed to Schoenbrunn Moravian Church, 2200 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 or to Ohio’s Hospice Foundation, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.
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Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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