Joan M. Stiefel-Funk

Joan M. Stiefel-Funk (nee Blackburn) age 84 of West Deptford, NJ died on September 24, 2016 peacefully at home. Joan was born in Merchantville to Thomas and Agnes Blackburn nee McCann and was formerly of Gloucester City and Shenandoah Village Erial, NJ. She was Pre deceased by her husband's William Stiefel and Waldy Funk; her son John Stiefel and daughter Carol Nothdurft.

Joan loved to travel. Many organizations thrived under her leadership. In her early years she enjoyed family trips and camping. Joan would enjoy the summer fun with friends cheering on her children at swim meets in Gloucester City. In her Golden years she could be found swimming with her cronies at the Best Western pool . Joan was fondly known as Fluffy during her Casino trips with her fellow gamblers and friends. She loved competing, cheating and winning in her family's annual tomato contest. She would look forward to dining out at the crab fest. Joan was known to leave trails of sparkles on the carpet on Cruises and trails of candy after wedding receptions. She had a serious side as well devoutly saying her novena's each day. In her later years she would put millions of miles on her rocking chairs.

Loving mother of Sue Ann (Eugene) DiLuigi; Bill (Lynn) Stiefel; Nancy (Glenn) Sweeten; 7 grandchildren Heidi Majias; Corrine (Tim) Wetzel; Bill (Carole) Stiefel; Matt (Maureen) Stiefel; Glenn (Bonnie) Sweeten; Nicole (Robert) Mazzola and Sonny Nothdrurft; 7 great grandchildren Nolan; Mason; Brayden; Dylan; Grace; Bryn and Griffin. Mom will be missed dearly by her family and many friends that were touched by her joyful spirit.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate her Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday 11:00 AM at Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main St., Mantua, NJ; where friends may call after 10:00 AM. The family request donations be sent in her memory to St. John of God Community Services 1145 Delsea Dr. Westville, NJ 08093. Interment will be New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.

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