Joan Mary (Sheridan) Kostka Obituary (1935 - 2016)

Joan Mary (Sheridan) Kostka, 80, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2016 at the Sentara RMH Medical Center. Mrs. Kostka was born on November 15, 1935 in Chicago, IL and was a daughter of the late George Merrill and Josephine Ann (Giardina) Sheridan. Joan was a dedicated member of her local chapter of Republican Women in Wooster, OH as well as for Wooster Community Hospital taking newborn photos. Mrs. Kostka enjoyed cooking, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a longtime Cleveland Browns season ticket holder, and always said, "On any given Sunday..." Joan was a former member of Oak Chapel United Methodist Church, and most recently attended Muhlenberg Lutheran Church. On August 12, 1955 she married George John Kostka who preceded her in death on May 12, 1991. Joan is survived by her daughters, Greta Willis of Harrisonburg, Diane Loiselle and husband Guy of Kansas, Janet Tooley and husband Roger of Ohio, Patricia Malko and husband Jason of Ohio; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren...and a sweet Chihuahua/Pug named Margo. In addition to her husband and parents, Joan was also preceded in death by a brother, John Phillip Sheridan. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday May 14, 2016 at 11 AM at Muhlenberg Lutheran Church with Pastors Bob Humphrey and Brett Davis officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 until 11 AM at the church prior to the service. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.