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Obituary for Donna Joas
Donna Stewart Joas, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 2nd after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Donna was born on October 29, 1943, in Roaring Spring, PA to Arthur and Florence Stewart. She was raised in Seneca Falls, NY and resided in New Hampshire for many years.
Donna is survived by her husband, Gregory Joas, of Wilton NH, three children and their spouses; Mark and Donna (Jaisle) Wheeler of Bedford, NH, Brian and Brittany (Lewis) Joas of Candia, NH, and Amy (Joas) and Sean Evans of Dover, NH, along with eleven grandchildren. Donna is also survived by her three sisters and their spouses; Annette (Stewart) and Charlie Anderson and Susie (Stewart) and Augie Sinicropi both of Seneca Falls, NY and Janet (Stewart) and Jack Gleason of Amherst, NH. She was predeceased by both of her parents and her daughter, Lisa Joas. As well as being a loving wife, mother, sister and friend, Donna was involved in many activities including Bedford Women’s Club, Berkshire Chorus, and Monadnock Chorus. She was an avid bridge player, enjoyed various sports and volunteered many hours at the Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Candy (Joas) Hunter of Deer Island, NB, Canada and Home Health and Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition at ovarian.org.
Services: A graveside service will be held at Vale End Cemetery in Wilton, NH at 11:00 a.m. on May 27, 2017.
