Joan E. Mehallic, beloved mother, nanny, 81 years of age of Clamtown Road Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024, surrounded by her family at home.
Born Saturday, August 29, 1942 the daughter of the late Paul, and Margaret (McGinley) Gernert. She was also predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Larry Mehallic on Feb 21, 2015; son Gunnar J. Mehallic on Sept. 22, 2007; sister, Geraldine Mcclean and her late husband Sammy; brother, Ronald Gernert.
Surviving are son, Larry G. Mehallic and his companion Penny Ulrich; daughter, Shannon Dmytrow wife of Ron; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Lillian Gernert. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Joan.
A member of Christ Church of McKeansburg, Joan retired from Techna Plastics of Lehighton, and had previously worked at Plain & Fancy Egg Farm of Tamaqua. A devoted Elvis fan, Joan enjoyed traveling to Elvis themed events, doing puzzle books, and spending time with her cats, Angel and Momma Cat.
Private arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 18252.
Private Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Joan's name to:
St. Luke's Hospice
2455 Black River Road
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com