Helen Joan Attleberger
November 24, 1932 ~ October 9, 2017
Born in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Helen Joan Attleberger, 84, of Franklin went to be with Jesus at 3:00 pm October 9th, 2017 at Sugarcreek Station.Joan fought a battle for several years against Alzheimers.Born in Oil City on November 24th, 1932, she was the daughter of Lee E. and Grace L. (Ross) Hovis. She was formerly married to Hays Adams. She then married Raymond Attleberger. She worked at Polk Center for 28 years. She later worked at Easter Seals in Franklin. Joan is survived by her two children, Brenda Sensenbach of Franklin and Ken Adams and wife Rose of Oil City. She is also survived by her step-children, Ray, JR of California and Richard, Robert and Bruce all of Oil City; her step-daughter, Anna of Jamestown, NY; several grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and her cat, Babee II. She is further survived by her sister, Joyce Hays of Franklin.She was preceded in death by her parents, her first and second husbands and a step-daughter, Kathy, in 1971.Friends are invited to the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Thursday, October 12th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A funeral service will be held immediately following on Thursday at 11:00 am with Rev. Richard Cauvel, JR will officiate.Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Alzheimer's research division of the BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, PO Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD 20871-1950.To send cards, flowers or online condolences, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.The family would like to thank all the people at Sugarcreek Station for the care given to Joan.
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Miss you grandma. We butted heads on occasion cause you were always so protective of us grandkids. Love you very much and I hope you always felt that love. I wish that disease hadn’t taken such a toll on you and your memory. You touched so many lives both as a employee at Polk Center, The car lot, Easter Seals, and you loved us all no matter if we were an Attleberger,Adams,McElhattan, Hays, etc. We all will miss you greatly.
So sorry for your loss Brenda and Jeremy. My thoughts and Prayers are with your Family. Joan sure was a special person. I’m sure Mom and her are up there talking about Grandkids and I’m sure Ray’s talking motorcycles to them both. May God Bless. Love Melinda
Joan was a very special person. When she worked for Easter Seals, she brought love, joy and laughter into the group homes she worked in. Joan played games and cooked with the boys. She also sang and danced with them. Even when she wasn’t working at Easter Seals, she always remembered “her boys” and brought them magazines and treats. Joan will always be remembered for her unique smile and her loving ways. Her love and memories will live on forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joan’s family.
Diane Turner and Susan English
She was such a very wonderful lady. I remember talking to her many times when my Dad stopped to talk to Ray. He & my dad & Bill Hays were all friends from years ago. Joan was a real sweetheart, God has another wonderful angel. My Deepest Heartfelt Condolences & Sympathy.
I worked with Joan at Polk Center for many years. She was such a pleasant person and a lot of fun to work with. She will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry for your loss, Brenda and Ken and families. My prayers are with you.
Joan, you always had so many stories to tell us every time you were around. We will not only miss your stories, but we will miss you dearly. You were such an awesome lady. Your Easterseals family loves you dearly. May the light of your life shine bright. God Bless you Joan.
Brenda and other family members. So sorry for your loss, your mom was an awesome lady ! brenda, you and i worked at Polk. I worked in the school Dept., I ran into your Mom several times . Sending all, Love and Prayers for comfort during this time . Linda Mack
So sorry for your loss. Goodbyes are hard-may the memories stay tucked away in your hearts forever.
I have known Joan for many years, Ray, and the children. My deepest sympathy for all.