Obituary of Joan K. Gleason

Joan K. Gleason, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully at her summer home on the Delaware River on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles W. Geuther and Kathryn Gargan. Mrs. Gleason was the Executive Director of the Visiting Homemaker Services of Warren County, NJ for over 20 years before retiring. She graduated from Haverford High School, and Bryn Mawr School of Nursing in 1952. Joan was a devoted mother and grand-mother. She enjoyed cooking, traveling and spending time with her family at "Camps". Joan was predeceased by her husband of 27 years, James L Gleason. Surviving are her four children, Debbie (Jaye), Jim, Todd (Sue), and Bonnie (Jeff); eight grand-children; five great-grandchildren; her younger sister, Barbara Stoner. A special recognition goes to her cousin, Florence Futcher, for her many years of devotion throughout her illness. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Visiting Homemakers Services of Warren County or the American Cancer Society. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Joan K. Gleason. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences. Read Joan Gleason's Obituary and Guestbook on www.macfaddenfuneralhome.com.