HUBBARDSVILLE – Joan Peptis Hance, 74, of Abbert Road, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at the Harding Nursing Home in Waterville.
She was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Columbus, a daughter of John and Anna (Whitekus) Peptis and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. In November 1952, Joan married Everett B. Hance in East Hamilton. He predeceased her on Feb. 1, 1984. Joan was a resident of the Sherburne and Hubbardsville areas her entire life. She had been a cook at The Annex in Hamilton for over 18 years. She was a nature lover who enjoyed walking in the woods. She was also fond of animals and loved flowers.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Everett P. and LouAnn Hance, and Edwin L. Hance, all of Hubbardsville; two daughters, Amber Chase of Norwich and Holly Macri of Rome; a sister, Eleanor Ferris of Sherburne; four grandchildren, Ben Hance, Bradley Chase, Christopher and Cecilia Macri; and several nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne followed by interment in St. Malachy’s Cemetery, Sherburne.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home from noon until 2 p.m. today prior to the service.
Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Malachy’s Church, PO Box 722, Sherburne, NY 13460 or to Spring Farm CARES, 3364 Route 12, Clinton, NY 13323