Joan R. Najpauer

Joan R. Najpauer, 91 of Northampton, PA. passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. Born November 17, 1934 in Northampton, PA, She was the daughter of the late Paul Smith and the late Abbie (Kohler) Smith. She was the wife of the late John M. Najpauer, Sr. who passed away on June 16, 2019.

Joan was a 1952 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School who was last employed as a Clerk for the former Rite Aid, Northampton, PA. for 15 years before retiring in 2009. Joan was a member of Assumption of the B.V.M. R.C. Church, Northampton, PA.. In her earlier years, Joan was an active member of Grace U.C.C. Church, Northampton, PA, where she served as a former Sunday School Teacher. Joan loved to read and much of her reading material was from the Northampton Public Library. Joan greatest love was her family, which she made sure was always cared for.

She is survived by her daughter Joanne P. wife of Robert Santoroski and son John M. Najpauer, Jr. and wife Cheryl both of Northampton, PA. 5 Grandchildren; Todd, Tara and Husband David, Nicole and husband Kevin, Amanda and husband Matthew, and Emily. 9 Great grandchildren; Dorian, Abigail, Harper, Juliette, Morgan, Madelyn, Freddie, Aiden, and Addison,and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Dale Smith and wife Erma.

A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday November 5, 2026 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA 18067. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Assumption of the B.V.M. Cemetery, Northampton, PA.

Contributions may be made in her memory to the Northampton Public Library or the L.V. Hospice both c/o the funeral home.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com