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Joan Griffiths Obituary
NEWFIELD - Joan M. Belous Griffiths, 57, of Newfield, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Cayuga Medical Center. Born in Ithaca, she was a daughter of the late Billy and June Belous.
Joan was currently employed at the Tompkins County Department of Social Services where she had worked for several years. She loved craftmaking, especially stained glass. She enjoyed golfing and gardening. Most important to her was her family, especially the time she spent playing with her grandchildren.
Joan is survived by her husband, Kevin Griffiths; children, Alexander (Britt) Ide of Boise, ID, Derrick (Rachel) Ide of Hudson, NY and Marifran (Mike) Ramaglia of Coconut Creek, FL; grandchildren, Corinne and Tobin Ide, Anneliese Ide, and Jeffrey, Kristen, Jake and Katie Ramaglia; sisters, Mary (Steve) Stein of Ithaca, Kathy (Jim) Troy of Ithaca, and Patty (Larry) Littell of Watertown; and several nieces and nephews.
A Prayer Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 26, at the Wagner Funeral Home, located at the Family Service Center, 110 S. Geneva St., Ithaca. Sister Edna Slyck will officiate. Friends may call from 2:00 - 3:00 prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Derrick Ide Medical Fund, c/o Sue Lason, Tompkins Trust Co., P.O. Box 460, Ithaca, NY 14851-0460 or to the charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Griffiths
Mindy Brown~Durrani~Dahl
October 10, 2009
My heart aches for you all for the loss you are feeling i am sure is tremendous. I have known Joanie and her family since we were young children. Memories of camping, singing, playing crocet at her home, spending the night and giggling. Even though life took us in different yet similar paths, we crossed every once in a while, hugged breifly~talked, and when we turned to continue, smiled of the fond memories....I will always be smiling of those memorie, thank you Joanie....hope to see you in the next... Love Mindy
September 30, 2009
Our sincere condolences and prayers are with the family. We just knew Joni through Sarah, but Derrick has been on our Prayer Chain at our church.
Our prayers continue for the family.
Bob and Cleo Darling.
Diana Knapik
September 30, 2009
Dear Mary, Kathy, Patty and entire family:
I was so shocked to read about Joanie passing. I live in North Carolina now. I use to live in Newfield. Rembember Sophie Knapik (deceased), my mother, I'm Diana Knapik. I use to baby sit for Mary and Joanie, many time.
You all will be in prayers. Always think of the happy times that you all shared. God will be by your side always.
Love,
Diana Knapik
111 Soyfields Court
South Mills, NC 27976
1-252-771-5616 phone
September 29, 2009
Joan was my case worker for years at DSS. She was always a source of strength, helpfulness and resourcefulness. I will miss her friendly presence.
Eleaner Stout Loos
September 29, 2009
My sincere condolences to Joni's family. I have many fond memories of Joni during our years at Immaculate Conception.
September 29, 2009
Dear Mary, Kathy, Patty and family,
So sorry to hear about Joni. We're thinking about you and sending you all lots of hugs. This has been a difficult year and just want to let you all know that we love you.
Mary, we'll see you when we get back home.
much love,
Faith, Marty, Jon & Jeremy
September 28, 2009
Dear Mary, Kathy, Patty and entire family:
I am so shocked to hear of Joannie's passing. I just found out from my sister, Joanne, tonight. I am so, so sorry. It has been such a difficult year and more for all of you. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love and sympathy,
Diane and Frank Combs
September 28, 2009
Dear Kathy, Mary and Patty,
I can't believe it! I am so sorry! My sympathy goes to Joni's husband, children and grandchildren, as well as each of you and your families.
I hope everyone is given shared memories to add to your own. Hopefully, down the road when you think of Joni these memories will put a smile on your face and warm your heart.
Joyce (Hall)Turner
September 27, 2009
My dear friend Joni, I will miss you so much. I'm glad we had that time together during my last visit to Upstate NY in May. You were the best friend a girl could ask for. You will be missed by everyone that has known you.
Kevin, Mary, Kathy, Patty, Alex & Britt, Derrick & Rachael: I am so sorry for you. You were all first in her life, even before herself. May you find comfort in each other.
Love, Sarah Darling/Grover Golden. Rogersville, TN
MaryLou Ferris Furnace
September 27, 2009
Dear Mary, and the rest of Joanie's family,
I know this has been a difficult year for you, losing your mom in March,and now your Joanie. I will keep you all in my thoughts, heart and prayers.
God Bless,
MaryLou
Kim Novak
September 26, 2009
May fond memories help each of you through this most difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.
CAROL ANN "MISSY" BROOKS
September 26, 2009
I can remember when Joni became our baby sitter and we lived on Hawthorne Place. At that time I was wearing a brace called the Boston Brace and I had already had it on for a year and had atleast another year to go. Joni helped me with my exercise and gave me my medicine, this went on all summer. I liked it best when she took vacations with us as she could almost talk dad into anything that we wanted(she was a great teacher on how to manipulate daddy). Whether she realized it or not she taught us many things on our trips and I always thought she be a teacher. We had lots of fun with her as my parents were ancient and really didn't understand what we kids wanted, but good old Joni did. She was a super person and mom and dad loved her and us kids always felt like she was a sister to us. Joni will be missed and noone can replace her as she was one of a kind. Joni had her ups and downs in life but always came out smiling as she knew how to face life and she set a lesson for all of us to follow.
My Sympathy and Love to the Family,
MISSY
Pamela Zimmer
September 26, 2009
No words can describe the loss of Joni. She truly was an amazing woman! She was strong and loving and caring and her family meant the world to her. I have known Joni for 10 years as we worked together at TCDSS. I have never met anyone quite like her and I believe she is a guardian angel now. She will always be in my heart and my sympathy goes to her family who will miss her deeply. Alex, Derrick, Marifran: your mother loved you all very very much! You were her heart and soul and so were her grandchildren! The impact that Joni had on me will be forever in my heart. I hope that everyone is fortunate enough to have a "Joni" in their life. Peace be with you all.
September 26, 2009
We extend our condolences to the family of Joan. I remember her very well. She was a lovely person.
We will keep you in our thoughts during this very sad time.
Garry and Gay Huddle
Danby
September 25, 2009
Our deepest sympathy. We keep all of you, from Boise to New York, in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick Peschke & Kathy Austin
JOHN CHARLES BROOKS
September 25, 2009
To All Of Joni's Family,
Joni was a very special person to Patti Joseph, Missy and myself. In the summer time Joni would babysit us and we'd play a lot of games, eat and have a lot of fun with the kids in the neighborhood, she really didn't let us get away with too much or else we'd hear, "wait till your dad get home and I'm going to tell on you" and it wasn't until we were ready to graduate school that we found out she never said anything. Joni went on many trips with us as a family and we looked upon her as a sister because she was with us all the time. I haven't seen Joni in a while but she will always live in my heart forever and I'll remember the good times we use to have with her when we were kids. I believe the trip to Florida was the best.
In Sympathy,
Johnny Brooks
Chuck&Wendy Hendrickson
September 25, 2009
Joni was a dear dear friend to my wife Wendy and I. As a matter of fact, she showed up at our door about three weeks ago with a pizza. Wendy and I worked with Joni for years At Ithaca Housin Authority. Her wonderful smile, and one of a kind sense of humor made it a pleasure to go to work everyday. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.We love you our sweet friend. Chuck&Wendy. Derrick, we have never met, but I feel like we know you as much as anyone. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Rest in peace our sweet friend in the arms of GOD.
September 25, 2009
I am deeply saddened over Joanie's death. She and I were friends through a local lupus group. She was so very kind and caring, a good listener and a good friend. My deepest sympathy to her entire family. Linda Pope
Mary Pizura
September 25, 2009
`We were Joans god parents and will miss her holding memories fond of her. Sending our true simpathy to her 2 sons and family. Thoughts and prays are with you all at this time of need.
John and Mary Pizura
Ed & Priscilla Joseph
September 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this sad time.
Minnette Jordan
September 25, 2009
To Joan's entire family,
My sincere condolences. Joanie and I were friends and classmates.
Bunny Oliver
September 25, 2009
Kevin and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
September 25, 2009
Alex , Derrick, Marifran and families
Your mother and I worked at DSS for many years. I have never met a more beautiful person. We spent many hours laughing, crying and praying over our children and grandchildren. Even after I retired we kept each other posted. She will be missed.
Jo and Bennie Hill
September 25, 2009
Our sympathy, Dave & Barb Emery
Sheryl N
September 25, 2009
I am so sorry for the lost of your loved one. Joan was a great person. She has helped me threw alot and I will truly miss her. May God be with you and give you comfort.
God Bless
Karen Johnson
September 25, 2009
Oh, Joanie -
My sincere condolecences to all of Joanie's family..Joanie was a wonderful person..The laughs we shared! You were the best Office Mate! Rest in Peace, Joanie!
Debbie Sladich
September 25, 2009
We were shocked to hear this news. Joan was a wonderful person and cared deeply for her family. She will be missed. Our hearts go out to Joan's family especially to Derrick. With sincere sympathy,
Debbie & John Sladich
Jeffrey Kemp
September 25, 2009
Alex, Derrick and the Ide/Griffiths family,
It's been a long time and I'm sorry to be reconnecting during such a time of loss. Your mother was always so nice to me growing up. I sincerely feel for your entire family as I'm sure that she will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you all...
-Jeff and Susan Kemp
Jacksonville Beach, Fl
305-342-8157
Jacki Brooks
September 25, 2009
My Dear Mary, Patty and Kathy,
When Kathy called me yesterday and gave me the news, I was in total shock. Joni was like a daughter to Jack and I. Joni babysat our 3 children in the summertime when she was 15 thru 17. Jack and I decided to reward her by taking her on a trip to Florida traveling down the east coast, took in all the sights went to Miami, crossed the Tamiami Trail to the west coast and took in all the sights there and then headed back to Ithaca. Joni use to come to Jack and I when she had problems and then finally me. Your sister was a very special person and I loved her for who she was as I had told her many times she will always be one of us. Joni will always be in my heart as I always had much love for her. I am here for each and everyone of you girls.
In Synpathy, In Love, and Friendship
Jacki
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