Joan M. Bickleman

Joan M. Bickleman, 85 of Pottsville, died Friday at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville.

She was born June 18, 1934 in Pottsville a daughter of the late William and Anna Gibbs Penberth.

She was of catholic faith.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband George J. Bickleman, Sr.; 2 brothers, William and Thomas Penberth. Surviving are 5 children, Georgine Krisa, Pottsville; Georgia Sheckler and her husband Jon, Loveland, CO; Georgette Laubach and her husband Garry, Ashland; George J. Bickleman, Jr., and his wife, Susan, Pottsville; Georgellen Klock and her husband, Ross, Jim Thorpe; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions be made to Hillside SPCA PO Box 233 Pottsville PA, 17901. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D., James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

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