Joanne R. Dunbar

Joanne R. (Smith) Dunbar , 78, of Gun Club Road, Palmerton, Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully early Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2020, in her home.  She was the wife of Willard "Bill" W. Dunbar since July 9, 1960.  Born in West Bowmans, East Penn Township, she was a daughter of the late Raymond, Sr. and Lena (McFarland) Smith.

Joanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker.  She enjoyed caring for her family, gardening, canning, cooking, especially her chicken potpie, and baking.  She was a social member of both Palmerton Ambulance Corps, and the VFW Post.

Survivors: Husband.  Daughters, Ruth A. Kresge wife of Farrin Frable of Palmerton, Tammy S. wife of Franz Kormann of Forest Inn.  Son, Glenn A. and wife Alicia of Palmerton.  7 grandchildren, Desiree, Charles, Danielle, Dana, Dustin, Kayla and Erika.  3 great-grandchildren, Charlie, Savannah, and Benjamin.  Sister, Dianne Smith of West Bowmans.  Brothers, Raymond Jr. and companion Barbara Sell, Donald, and Dennis, all of West Bowmans.  Several nieces and nephews.

Services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2020, Palmerton Rod and Gun Club, 250 Gun Club Road, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Call, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Friday at the Gun Club.  Interment to follow at Towamensing Cemetery, 3rd Street and Fireline Road, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in her memory to the Palmerton Rod and Gun Club.