Joanne C. Wheeler

Joanne C. Wheeler R.N., 67 years of age,of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at home while in the loving care of her beloved daughter Kimberly A. Wheeler and her companion, Aram Nichols.

Born Sunday, July 17, 1955 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of Jeanne (Keiper) Gettig of Weatherly, and the late Edward C. Gettig.  Joanne was also predeceased by;  her husband, Charles J. Wheeler on August 16, 2022; daughter, Jessica J. Wheeler on March 14, 1984.

In addition to her daughter Kimberly, and mother, Joanne is survived by;  sisters, Jacqueline Douglas wife of Bruce, Janice Kurtz wife of Marty,  Wendy Dietrich wife of Dan; brothers, Wayne Gettig and his wife Janet, Brian Gettig; grandchild, Zackary.  Many nieces and nephews also survive Joanne.

A Weatherly High School graduate, Joanne received her L.P.N. certification from Hazleton School of Nursing, and earned her R.N. from Luzerne County Community College. Joanne retired as a telemetry nurse from the former St. Joseph's Hospital, Hazleton. A member of  Centenary United Methodist Church of Weatherly, Joanne liked to paint, and draw.  Joanne and Charlie enjoyed Island Life, and trips to New England. Both she, and Charlie mourned the recent loss of their beloved fuzzy grandchild Hope.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Funeral Service will be at 2 o'clock PM on Thursday October 20, 2022  from the funeral home.  Friends may call on Thursday afternoon from 12:30 P.M. until the time of service.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in her name to:
Centenary United Methodist Church
30 Carbon Street
Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com