Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Joelene.  I hadn’t spoken to her in about 40 years, but I remember her fondly as a beautiful and kind person.

Sincerely,
Debbie (Wier) Miller

John , only found out about Jolene , sorry for your loss. Sometimes life just isn’t fair , hang in there.

Floyd and Diane Habecker

John & Keith; We are sorry hear of the loss of Joelene. We lived next to you several years ago. Our prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord comfort you during this time.

Love;
Don & Sandy Gregg

Dear John, Keith, Kristy, Ralph and Luette,
This is Linda, Chris’ daughter in Tampa, Fl. My Mother, brothers George and Bob, and sister Sally, all cousins from Reading, Pa send you are thoughts, prayers, and love in this sad time for you all. I loved Joelene and her spirit and her devotion to your family. The first thing I think of is her joy at having you, Keith. And I know you will be a great Dad if you only remember what she did for you. It is rare to find such devotion and you must know how much she loved you.
We share her love for the beach in Ocean City. My daughter Elizabeth lives down there, now in Cape May Court House and has 2 little girls, Christina and Linda, 5 and 1.
I’m planning a trip to Penna in July with my mother and I hope to see you and your new little one.
God bless you all, and celebrate her life.

Linda Elbert Ellison

My sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved Joelene. I know from experience that nothing can prepare you for this wretchedness. Both my husband and mother passed after illnesses and I know your suffering is very different from mine, and that no one can claim to understand what you are going through.
I worked with Joelene in the therapy dept. for almost 10 years, and have many wonderful memories of her diligence, humor, passion for helping the residents and always trying to do the best possible job. I remember one incidence where she was sharing her 24" inseam measurement , and I was not convinced even through she was very short. She laughingly said, " Here measure it, I’ll hold this end in place." She was right and laughed out loud!
She loved her family like crazy, and it was always fun to hear about her going to the craft fair with Luette and friends, and how Keith and John were doing!
She improved so many lives, and continues to live in many hearts! You remain  in my prayers.                 

Donna Houck

Dear John and Keith,

My deepest sympathies go out to the both of you. I worked with Jolene for 16 years at Luther Acres, as well as Keith during his employment in the dietary department. I will always remember Jolene for the many different stories she would tell and her ability to make you laugh. She was a very good, caring, and loving person, and so very proud of her family. She is in a much better place now, free from her pain and suffering. Those thoughts as well as time, will help you to get through this most difficult time. Having lost my dear, suffering husband less than two years ago, I understand your pain. My heart aches for you. Hold your good memories close to your hearts, and know that our Lord is always with you.

With Love & Prayers,
Marsha Moore

John, Keit, Luette and Ralph

My heart is so, so heavy in sadness and disbelief of the illness and passing of Joelene, my childhood best friend and confidant and my (sister from another mother). Back in our day, growing up, we did not have much as children but we had a friendship that carried us thorough everything that came our way. I thank God, for all of my memories of our childhood, good and not so good, they were, and are ours. Joelene, rest in peace.

Bev (Eckert) Mengel

Prayers to the Family of Joelene. I worked with Her at Luther Acres. She was a very caring person.

Reba Brown

Joelene and I hit it off on my first day as a therapist at Luther Acres. She was known as our "Rehab Tech" but I knew her as a dear friend. We worked together over 5 years and Joelene was one of those friends that could cheer you up in minutes, give her a few more minutes and you would be laughing with tears streaming down your cheeks at one of her stories.  When I heard of Joelene’s illness and death, once again the tears were flowing for the loss of my dear friend. I just lost my father and advice came from everyone. One even came so far to say "you’ll get over him soon".   People mean well but are often at a loss for words. Everyone will mourn in their own time. It may be 6 months or 2 years later and you will see or smell something and tears will come to your eyes with some memory of her. God created our hearts to cry tears of joy like I did often with Joelene but luckily he created them to release our sadness and grief too. It’s ok to do both.  With all my sadness and love to the family of Joelene, Elissa Czetli

Only time can heal the loss of our loved ones. And when it is some one too young to lose…It just makes it harder understand. I worked with Joelene off and on over the past 7 years. She was always happy and friendly to work with. Her kind heart and true care for her residents was genuine. She will be missed. Your family will be in my prayers…My deepest sympathies.
Margaret "Maggie"  Sensenig

Keith and Kristie,
We just saw the obit this morning for your mother.  We have seen a lot of coming and going the past few days but we just thought it was normal.  We are so sorry for her passing.  WE know what it is like to lose a loved one but time time will heal all.
Please accept our condolences.
Your neighbors,
Tom and Gloria

John,
Diane and I are very sorry for the loss of Joelene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark and Diane Meyer

Dear Luette. RALF and Family, JOHN AND kEITH.
   I was so very sorry to read that Joelene had passed.  She will live on in so many hearts.  She was a caring –  Kindred spirit. Whenever you saw one, either Joelene or Luette, the other would be nearby. How wonderful that you two sisters were also the best of friends. I saw that family was important to all of you.
There is a place somewhere beyond today where your hearts will find peace again.  For now, I hope you feel some confort that you’re in many thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Lisa, Steve Ort