Joan Guinther Candy

Joan Guinther Candy obituary, Elizabethtown, PA

Joan Guinther Candy

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Feb

23

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Sanctuary United Methodist Church

1346 E. Prospect Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454

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Feb

23

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Sanctuary United Methodist Church

1346 E. Prospect Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454

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Joan Candy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Inc. - Lansdale on Feb. 13, 2026.
Joan Guinther Candy, 94, of Elizabethtown and formerly of Harleysville, died Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was the wife of Vernon Candy, of Elizabethtown, and the late John "Jack" Guinther.

Born October 30, 1931 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late John and Bernice (Wambold) Frable.

Joan was a longtime member of Sanctuary United Methodist Church, North Wales. She was employed as a receptionist for many years and, earlier in life, was an active member of the Heritage Chapter of the Questers, Lansdale.

Additional survivors include her daughter, Kerri K. Johnson (R. Steven) of North Wales, and Kyle D. Neumeyer (Maria) of Lansdale; four grandchildren, Ryan Johnson (Alison) of Souderton, Nicole Glase (Andrew) of Lansdale, Kelsey Winokur (Joshua) of Harleysville, and Jamie Valdez (Reed) of Valdosta, GA; and six great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Everlee, Cameron, Hudson, Micah, and Kevin.

Relatives and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2026 at Sanctuary United Methodist Church, 1346 E. Prospect Avenue, North Wales, followed by the Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

23

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Sanctuary United Methodist Church

1346 E. Prospect Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

23

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Sanctuary United Methodist Church

1346 E. Prospect Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels