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Joan Naftzger Obituary
LIMA -- Joan A. Naftzger, 90, of Lima, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2025, at The Springs of Lima. She was born on October 6, 1934, to Alice and William Whitley of Valley Stream Island, NY and they preceded her in death. On February 13, 1954, in Rockaway, NY, she married Eugene F. Naftzger who preceded her in death on September 14, 2012.
Joan is survived by a sister, Rosemary Hoelldobler of Middleburgh, NY and a sister preceded her in death, Jean Frazee. She was the mother to her children, Linda (Ed) Fisher of Lima, Thomas (Ann Krietemeyer) of Cridersville and John Naftzger who preceded her in death. Also surviving are six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews in New York and Florida.
She was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church in Lima. Most of her life was devoted to volunteering for the church, and to the less fortunate. She was a member of the choir and Altar Rosary Society at church and volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul store. She distributed communion to the sick at Lima Memorial Hospital for many years as well as volunteering her services for funeral dinners at the church. She traveled the world with her husband who was in the Air Force for 26 years. When they retired, much of their time was spent at Indian Lake at Watersedge Park. In her spare time, she loved to garden, Encore Theatre, going on trips with her church friends and spending time with her family and friends.
Her Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at St. John's Catholic Church, with Fr. David Ross officiating. Entombment will follow in Gethsemani Mausoleum. Her visitation will be on Tuesday, from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m., at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services.
The family would like to thank The Springs of Lima and Interim Hospice for their compassionate care during this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Catholic Church, Lima.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Joyce Henson Stombaugh
February 4, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Joanie´s passing. She and Gene were great friends to my parents Liz and Val Henson. All of my sisters loved Joan so much. I was secretary at St. John for 16 years and worked with your mom on so many parish projects. God bless all of her family. I can see your parents and mine taking a boat ride in heaven
Much love,
Joyce Henson Stombaugh
Patrick & Kelly O'Connor
February 4, 2025
What a gem Joan was; whether it was a smile and engaging conversation with ou family at SJ Masses or various volunteering and participation with local Catholic events/charities you could always count on her with an upbeat message, sincere interest in how you were doing and a hopeful outlook for the future. May her family have a lifetime of fond memories of this angelic influence in our life. RIP Joan.
Rita Deerhake
February 3, 2025
One of the nicest persons that I have had the privilege of knowing. Joan and I worked together on many projects-
at St. John´s Church. Always willing to go the "extra mile".
R.I.P. dear Joanie.
Michelle Shields
February 3, 2025
Linda,Tom...So Sorry about your mom's passing...I did call her once in awhile....Will miss her
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