Joan L. Vanover, 83, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, March 1, 2025 in her home. Born July 1, 1941 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Rentzheimer) Szakaly. She and her husband, Robert L. Vanover were married 38 years. Joan graduated from Hellertown High School in 1959 and was a creative religious artist and an accomplished quilter. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Freemansburg, Faith Lutheran Church, Forks Township, and Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Palm Bay, FL.
Surviving with her husband, Bob, are a son, Karl Bernhardt of Hellertown; two daughters, Ann Scibelli of Swampscott, MA and Jonna Rubin of Framingham, MA; three stepsons, Kevin Vanover of Charlotte, NC, Phillip Vanover of Roanoke, VA, and Brandon Vanover of Sydney, Australia; and ten grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Christ Lutheran Church, 302 Main St., Freemansburg. A visitation will be held from 10:30 am until service time on Monday in the church and from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Private interment will be held in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 302 Main St., Freemansburg, PA 18017. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Bob and Tess Schmidt
March 4, 2025 at 9:39 pm
Dear Bob, Our sincerest thoughts, condolences and prayers are with you as we know your beloved Joan is now home to be with the Father.
While we have not known you both very long, we know your faith in the Lord is strong and will carry you through this time as it has carried you in the past.
Take care and God bless you.
Bob and Tess
Barbara and Genry Newton
March 5, 2025 at 1:37 pm
Bob,
Hank and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of Joan. We want you to know our thoughts are with you during this painful time. We wish you and your family comfort in the many good memories you have of Joan.
Warmly,
Barb and Hank Newton
Jed Rapoport & Becky Mader
March 6, 2025 at 5:21 pm
Bob,
We were sad to learn of the passing of Joan. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Celebrate her life and keep her alive in the memories of your family forever.
Your friends,
Jed & Becky
Joe & Fran Macdonald
March 8, 2025 at 6:19 am
Bob, We have been thinking of you often since you shared with us about Joan at the K & T gathering.
“I am He who will sustain you. I have made you. I will carry you.” Isaiah 46:4
Praying in Nazareth,
Joe & Fran
Charles& Sheila Gentry
March 9, 2025 at 11:54 am
Bob,
Chuck and I are so sad to hear of Joan’s passing.
God comfort and carry you through this time of sadness.
Hold on to Him. We will keep you in our prayers.
Chuck & Sheila