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Joan was born in Pottsville, Pa. on February 11, 1936, a daughter of the late Mary (Brilla) and Ignatius Linder. She was the widow of Paul M Botek.
Joan was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and St. Matthew the Evangelist of the Holy Family Parish.
She had worked as a Seamstress in the local garment industry.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sons, Paul Jr. and Joseph..
Joan is survived by three daughters, Colleen, wife of Mark Curran, Joanne, wife of Andrew Harvilicz, and Theresa, wife of George Brilla. Joan is also survived by her grandchildren, Brooke, Sherri, Taryn, Logan and Joseph Jr..
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 22nd at Saint Matthew the Evangelist in Minersville, with Fr. Jojappa Adagatla, MSC officiating.
Interment St. Stanislaus Kostka #2 Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made to the Hillside SPCA. 51 S.P.C.A. Rd. Pottsville Pa 17901
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
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