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Joan C. Dunham
Phoenix, New York
November 27, 1944 - February 14, 2025
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Joan C. Dunham Obituary
Joan C. (Merrill) Dunham, 80, of Phoenix, NY, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side on Friday February 14, 2025. She was born to her late parents, Edith J. (Rawson) and Francis H. Merrill on November 27, 1944 in Phoenix, NY. Joan was a graduate of Phoenix Central Schools, the John C. Birdlebough High School, class of 1962.
Joan had worked as a teacher's aide in the Phoenix Central School district at the former Elm Street elementary school. She also worked for and was a leader for Campfire of CNY organization. Joan was a faithful and active member of the First Baptist Church in Phoenix. She had been a Sunday School teacher; an Olympian Leader at the church. Joan was an avid reader, poet and writer as well as an author of her book entitled, "Grin & Bear It". The published work was a compilation of stories and poems written by Joan. She also loved attending the theatre and the many productions offered in the area. She enjoyed camping.
Besides her parents, Francis on January 14, 1995, and Edith on November 21, 1998; her sisters Patricia Hauf on April 15, 2019, Jeanette E. Mc Carroll on January 16, 2025, Sherry A. Urtz on October 27, 2007; her brother George Merrill on Jan. 2, 1998, ,
Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Roger J. Dunham; her four daughters, Dawn (Shawn) Seavers, Lisa (Michael) Lynk, Karen (Joseph) El-Hage, and Peggy Bray; her sister, Bonnie (Ken) Czirr; her brother Ronald (Carol) Merrill; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
**UPDATE DAY AND DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER STORM
Calling hours are on now ln Thursday February 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Joan's funeral service will be at 12:00 noon all in the First Baptist Church, 16 County Route 57A, Phoenix, NY 13135. Pastor J. Scott Mc Elyea will be officiating the service. Contributions in memory of Joan to: First Baptist Church of Phoenix, NY or Camp Talooli, 520 Co. Rt. 54, Pennellville, NY 13132 or the website camptalooli.org
Spring burial in Phoenix Rural Cemetery, 126 Chestnut Street, Phoenix, NY. 13135
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Phoenix, NY has care of Joan's arrangements.
Funeral Home website is: agtfuneralhome.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joan, please visit our Tree Store.
Joan C. (Merrill) Dunham, 80, of Phoenix, NY, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side on Friday February 14, 2025. She was born to her late parents, Edith J. (Rawson) and Francis H. Merrill on November 27, 1944 in Phoenix, NY. Joan was a graduate of Phoenix Central Schools, the John C. Birdlebough High School, class of 1962.
Joan had worked as a teacher's aide in the Phoenix Central School district at the former Elm Street elementary school. She also worked for and was a leader for Campfire of CNY organization. Joan was a faithful and active member of the First Baptist Church in Phoenix. She had been a Sunday School teacher; an Olympian Leader at the church. Joan was an avid reader, poet and writer as well as an author of her book entitled, "Grin & Bear It". The published work was a compilation of stories and poems written by Joan. She also loved attending the theatre and the many productions offered in the area. She enjoyed camping.
Besides her parents, Francis on January 14, 1995, and Edith on November 21, 1998; her sisters Patricia Hauf on April 15, 2019, Jeanette E. Mc Carroll on January 16, 2025, Sherry A. Urtz on October 27, 2007; her brother George Merrill on Jan. 2, 1998, ,
Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Roger J. Dunham; her four daughters, Dawn (Shawn) Seavers, Lisa (Michael) Lynk, Karen (Joseph) El-Hage, and Peggy Bray; her sister, Bonnie (Ken) Czirr; her brother Ronald (Carol) Merrill; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
**UPDATE DAY AND DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER STORM
Calling hours are on now ln Thursday February 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Joan's funeral service will be at 12:00 noon all in the First Baptist Church, 16 County Route 57A, Phoenix, NY 13135. Pastor J. Scott Mc Elyea will be officiating the service. Contributions in memory of Joan to: First Baptist Church of Phoenix, NY or Camp Talooli, 520 Co. Rt. 54, Pennellville, NY 13132 or the website camptalooli.org
Spring burial in Phoenix Rural Cemetery, 126 Chestnut Street, Phoenix, NY. 13135
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Phoenix, NY has care of Joan's arrangements.
Funeral Home website is: agtfuneralhome.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joan, please visit our Tree Store.
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Final Resting Place
Phoenix Rural Cemetery Association
126 Chestnut Street (Physical Address Only) Phoenix, NY 13135