Joan grew up in Waverly, Pennsylvania. She eventually moved to Fort Wayne to raise her family and to be close to her parents. Joan moved to the country later in life, where she truly enjoyed the peace and quiet of nature.
Joan started selling McCoy pottery and then sold antiques and used books. She was an avid reader and enjoyed meeting and talking to people about books. Joan loved sewing, crafting and finding collectibles.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina (Douglas) Zelt; her sons, John Neiger (Laura Dever) and Jim Neiger; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joan was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley T. Hardy; and a great-grandchild Baby Zoda.
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Memorial contributions can be made to Helping Paws Pet Haven, Huntington County, IN.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.mccombandsons.com for the Neiger family.
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