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Joan Marchetti Obituary

Joan Marie Marchetti, 89, of the Fox Hill section of Plains Township, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1935, in Plains, a daughter of the late Paul and Stella Jakuboski.

She was a graduate of Plains High School and was formerly employed by Offset Paperback and Putnum Publishing. Joan enjoyed cooking and going to the casino. She was an active member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gino D. Marchetti; son, Bruce Marchetti; and siblings, Daniel, Edward, Edmund, Leo, Theresa, Stacia, Geraldine, Martha and Cassie.

Surviving are her daughter, Nancy Rock, and her husband, Tom; niece, Michelle Marchetti; and many other nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her cats, Pumpkin and Honey Bear, and grand-dogs, Sierra and Bella.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Bernadine Hall of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Bank Street, Plains Township. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Condolences can be sent at eblakecollins.com.

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Published by Times Leader from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2025.

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Dolores Tressa

October 4, 2025

Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

Ron Giza Sr.

October 4, 2025

Nancy, sorry to hear of your moms passing, she was a nice lady, and some nice memories of her and your dad. May God bless.

Janie Sweitzer-loden

September 28, 2025

Nancy, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. I have such wonderful memories of your family.

Bobbi Price

September 28, 2025

Nancy, Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. May the love and support from your family and friends help you through this difficult time.

Robin Sorber

September 28, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss Nancy and family. I have not seen much of cousin Joan over the past several years, but I will NEVER forget the wonderful times we all spent together years ago. What great memories that will last forever in my heart. God bless you all.

Joan Webb

September 28, 2025

Joan will be joining Gino in heaven. We knew Joan because my husband Ben Webb attended Wilkes College and they played for many years in the band in the Poconos. Joan & Ben Webb

Josephine Bisset

September 28, 2025

Nancy and all the Marchetti family, I send my deepest and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Mom. Joan was a very special woman. She was a wonderful neighbor. Memory Eternal.

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