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Joan Mehler Obituary

Mehler - Joan, of Bay Shore, NY, on November 20, 2024, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John Mehler (Ann), Mary Mehler, Joan Uriarte, Jean David (Chuck), and Christine

Mehler (Brian). Devoted grandmother of Lauren DeMeo

(Anthony), Connor, Kevin, Brandon, Michele, Ashley, and the late Charles. Cherished g-ma to Vincent, Angelina, and Antonia. Loving sister of

Rosemary Southard. Dear niece of Mary Rittenhouse. Cherished friend to "The Biddies." Joan worked in the Bay Shore Schools and was an avid baker who loved to share her sweet treats with everyone. Her legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of all who loved her. Visiting, Tuesday, 2-4:30PM and 7-9PM, Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St., Islip, NY. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10:15AM, St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Bay Shore, NY. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay Shore, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Parkinson Disease Association, PO Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306, would be appreciated by the family.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 24, 2024.

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Christine

November 24, 2024

I am going to miss my mother so very much
She was my very first best friend
Rest in paradise mommy along with daddy
I love you both forever and always

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Visitation

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Overton Funeral Home, Inc.

172 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751

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26

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Overton Funeral Home, Inc.

172 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751

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27

Funeral Mass

10:15 a.m.

St. Patrick's R.C. Church

Bay Shore, NY

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172 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751

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