Joan (Plasko) Kast

Joan (Plasko) Kast, 84 years of age originally of Tamaqua passed away on Friday March 27, 2020 as a guest of Maple Shade in Nesquehoning. Born in Tuscarora the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Kotch) Plasko.  She was also predeceased by; her husband of 55 years, Adam J. Kast who died on Jan 6, 2013; sisters, Helen Seader, Kathryn Yusella, Anna Plasko; brothers, John "Blinkey" Plasko, Joseph Plasko. Joan is survived by; sister, Mary Mercandante of Ashton; nieces and care givers, Barbara Yusella and Christine Huegel as well as many more nieces and nephews. Joan was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua.  She worked for Tobias Fashions for many years.   Joan loved to bake her famous Christmas cookies each year which she would give to everyone.  Joan enjoyed doing crafts and playing bingo.  Joan, anxiously awaited for summer to arrive to go swimming at the Bungalow Pool in Tamaqua. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.  (570) 668-2550 In accordance with the CDC precautions for the public concerning the covid-19 pandemic the family will hold private services with interment at St. Bertha's  R.C.C. Cemetery Tuscarora, Pennsylvania. Mass cards & Memorials to St. John XXIII R.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 online condolences or a fond memory of Joan may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com