Obituaries

Joan Norma (Seaman) Enderline, 89 and a lifelong Old Forge resident, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at home.
On April 17, 1997, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Lawrence (Larry) Enderline.
Born on November 13, 1934 and daughter of the late Norman and Vivian (Thomas) Seaman, Joan was a graduate of Old Forge High School.
Along with raising her children, Joan worked as a secretary for the former TOPPS Chewing Gum Co. in Duryea before becoming a well-known bank teller for the Third National and Core State Banks (now Wells Fargo) in Taylor.
An active member and past matron, she was a member of the Martha Washington #3 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She also served as a board member for the International Order of the Rainbows for Girls.
A lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Old Forge, Joan served as a pillar of the church’s congregation in countless capacities.
Joan enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, serving dinners at the Masonic Lodge, adored Elvis Presley and loved going to dinner with her friends, but arguably her favorite pastime was watching her favorite soap opera, “Days of Our Lives.” Loving and kind, Joan will forever be missed.
She is survived by her children, Larry Enderline and wife Trish of Old Forge and Joni Tribal and husband Otto of Avoca; her grandchildren, Jonathon and fiancé Stephanie, Courtney, Corrine, Catrina, Alex and Madison; and her dearest friend, June Fetchen who was considered the sister she never had.
Her family would like to acknowledge and thank the entire staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore for their tremendous care and compassion.
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday at noon in the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge, to begin with funeral rites by the Eastern Star before services conducted by Pastor William Bachman of the First U.M. Church in Old Forge. Private burial will follow in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 AM until services. Memorial contributions may be made in Joan’s name to her church c/o First U.M. Church, 143 Harrison St., Old Forge PA 18518. Please visit the funeral home’s website for directions or to leave a condolence.