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Joan G. Wengert, 85

March 21, 2016

Joan G. Wengert, 85, of Lititz, PA passed away Monday, March 21st 2016 at her residence. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Clifford Wengert of Lititz, PA.

Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Yost) Gilbert. Joan was a graduate of Lebanon High school and Lebanon Valley College. Joan worked as a Medical Technologist before becoming a mother. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, knitting, 9 hole golfing, reading, playing bridge, cryptograms, watching wildlife, and raising Labrador retrievers in her younger years.

Joan was a member at Highland Presbyterian Church since the 1960’s as well as a Deacon, she was a loving wife and doting mother and grandmother. She was also a member of the Lebanon Country Club and the Lititz Women’s club.

She is survived by two sons Douglas R. Hartz, husband of Cynthia of Royersford PA., and David G. Hartz, husband of Edielyn of Lititz, PA; Step-sons Richard J. Wengert of Lebanon Pa., Thomas J. Wengert, husband of Cynthia of Olney MD., and Robert D. Wengert of Scottsdale AZ; eight grandchildren, William Hartz, husband of Jamie, Samuel Hartz, Karl Hartz, Justin D. Hartz, Makenna E. Hartz, Benjamin Levi Hartz, Ellen Wengert, Hannah Wengert; one sister Anne Means of Lebanon PA, and several nieces and nephews.

Joan was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Mattson, and her first husband G. Richard Hartz, D.O.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11:00AM from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be held privately in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, N. Lebanon Twp. PA. A viewing will be held from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the ALS Clinic to support their clinical or research work you may send a check, payable to the Pennsylvania State University, ALS Clinic, to:
Zachary Simmons, M.D.
Director, Penn State Hershey ALS Center
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Department of Neurology, EC 037
30 Hope Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

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Condolences to the Family

March 24, 2016

To Joan’s Family,
I will always remember Mrs. Wengert as a most kind and lovely woman with a beautiful heart. When I think of her, it’s her smile that first comes to mind. I remember her being so loving to her family and friends and pets. She wore her warm smile all the time. Joan Wengert will always be remembered as a truly wonderful lady.
With heartfelt condolences.
Farida

March 24, 2016

My condolences to the family on the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. I remember her kindly.
Marilyn (Hamid) Lieber

March 23, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Joan. She was my favorite neighbor when we lived next door in lititz. She was a wonderful person and I loved spending time with her. I remember watching her bird for her when you went away, or fishing in your pond. She will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
Kathy Lardner Kondash

March 23, 2016

Joan…as you depart this life for the next glorious life, we want to thank you for your friendship, your beautiful smile, and most of all, for your trust. May you rest in peace knowing you leave behind family and friends who will always remember you for your virtue and your faith. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share those values with us.
Kathy and Steve Kurtz

March 23, 2016

To Uncle Cliff, Douglas, David, Rich, Tom, Rob and the rest of Joan’s family~
Joan was a lovely person. So sorry for your loss.
~Karen

March 22, 2016

Dear Uncle Cliff, Rich, Tom, Rob and all of Joan’s family,
We were so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. When we think of Aunt Joan, we think of her amazing smile and exuberance for life. She always made you feel special. She was incredibly devoted to her family. We were so lucky to have her in ours.
Love, Marty, Laura, Sarah and Michael

Visitation: Thursday, March 24, 2016; 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Thursday, March 24, 2016; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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