Joan Wilson

Joan Arlene Wilson of Hackettstown, NJ. formerly of Garden City, NY,

passed away Jan. 17, 2013 at the age of 77. Born in Mineola, NY to

Edward and Theresa Karsch. Joan worked for Bell Atlantic after

graduating from Sewanhaka High School in Elmont, NY. She took a leave

to stay home with her 4 children. Reentered the work force working for

the Garden City Public School District, first in their administrative

department and then at Straford Ave School, as a secretary. A career

change led her to Verizon where she worked as an operator until her

retirement. Joan had an infectious smile and celebrated life devoted

to her family, traveled the world with friends, she was an avid

gardener and enjoyed various outdoor activities. She is survived by

her beloved children Karen Stadtlander (Tom), William (Kathleen),

Bonnie Martin (Bill), and Deborah Putnam (Matt), and 10 loving

grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Edward,

Robert and Dorothy Pedersen.