Joan was born at Pascack Valley Hospital 62 years ago to Lottie and Bill Lohsen of Norwood on September 19 and passed away on September 23, 2022. She was one of six children, graduated from Immaculate Conception School in Norwood and Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan and attended Northern Michigan University on a field hockey scholarship.
She is predeceased by her parents Lottie and Bill, her brother Danny and her niece Linden Ray. She is survived by her husband Kirk, son Jack, and her siblings: Bill (Linell) of Vermont, Ellen of Rockaway, Barbara (Niel) Paciullo of Hillsdale, and Eric of Montvale. Joan also leaves behind her mother-in-law Audrey Stober, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, cousins, and countless friends.
Married to Kirk Stober for 22 years, they made their home in River Vale. She was immensely proud of their son Jack. Another love of her life was their dog Coco. Joan worked for 31 years as a letter carrier for the Emerson Post Office, happily retiring 6 years ago. She played first base on two different women’s softball teams and was part of a golf league.
Joan enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, listening to Howard Stern, feeding her backyard birds, and hanging out with friends and family. Joan, Kirk, and Jack loved going on vacation to Lake George and spending time on the water. She looked forward to her annual Girls’ Weekends at the lake and down the shore.
Joan had a wonderful sense of humor and a generous heart. She was loved by all. She was down to earth, living mostly in t-shirts, shorts, sneakers, and hoodies. Her home was always open for holidays and parties.
Joan’s passing has left a huge hole in our hearts which will be impossible to fill. May all our happy memories comfort us when we miss her and may she sleep in heavenly peace.
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