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Joyce Balthaser Obituary
She was the wife of the late Norman R. Balthaser Jr., with whom she shared 48 years of marriage at his time of passing on April 2, 2003.
Born in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late George and Edyth (Zerbe) Fisher.
Joyce was the sole proprietor of her own beauty shop and was working as a hair dresser for the last 53 years until the current pandemic. She loved doing hair and working with all of her clients. She was a lifetime member of Zion Blue Mountain UCC. Joyce also enjoyed visiting the Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company and made sure to never miss their monthly breakfasts.
She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
Joyce is survived by her daughters, Denise, wife of Art Crouse, of Strausstown, and Diane Faust, of West Lawn; grandchildren, Stefanie Snyder and Erik Faust; her sisters, Darlene Reed, Gloria Renninger, Annette Adams, Joan Cake; very special nieces and nephews.
Services will be held privately at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company, 50 East Ave., Strausstown, PA 19559. Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg, is in charge of arrangements. Online Condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.
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Joan (Balthaser) Hartman
July 10, 2020
Diane and Denise and families , so sorry to hear of your Moms passing . She did my Moms hair for many years . I always enjoyed talking to her on our walks in Strausstown .
Robin Faust
July 4, 2020
So sorry for your loss ! It is also our loss been neighbors for 47 years and A big thank you to your Mom for being my Moms , Doris Moyers, hair dresser !they were best friends and laughing buddies . Every Thursday or Friday were their days for lunch at McDonalds , a drive around the block or a little birthday party with their favorite tapioca pudding . Thanks for sharing your Mom and Grandmom!❤
Carole Hartman Kutzler
July 4, 2020
sorry For your loss. My mom enjoyed having her hair styled by Joyce for many years, and enjoyed their friendship.
Rosie Gingrich-Specht
July 4, 2020
Denise, so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Sending prayers and a hug to you and your entire family.
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