Joann Harter

Joann Harter obituary

Joann Harter

Joann Harter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Greece Chapel on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Greece: Sunday, July 20, 2025. Predeceased by her husband, Donald F. Harter, Sr. Joann is survived by her sons and their wives, Don & Carolyn, Scott & Amy, Mark and Tracy; grandchildren, Brandon (Kimberly) Fritts, Andréa (Jason) Distaffen, Paige, Olivia, Mia and Tristan; great-granddaughters, Willa & Brenna Distaffen, brothers Vic (Nancy) Salvato, Pat (Gail) Salvato; cousin Alice Austen Federico; special friend, Diana H, many dear friends. Special thanks to Hamilton Manor for their care during Joann's stay.

Joann was a life member of Barnard Women's Auxiliary and enjoyed many years of collecting & selling antiques after retiring from Kodak.

Friends may call Thursday (July 24th) 4 PM- 7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson, 1075 Long Pond Road where her Family Prayers will be held at 7:00 PM. Private Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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