It is with great sadness that the family of Joan E. Brecht (Bartholomew) announces her passing on June 28th, one day before her 82nd birthday. She passed away peacefully with family by her side. Joan was born in Ithaca, NY in 1943, and remained in the Ithaca area her entire life. Joan was a loving mother to three children, John (Patricia) Brecht, Joseph Brecht and Nicole (Peter) Castro.
She was a proud grandmother/nana to her grandchildren John, Megan, and Katelyn Brecht, and Madison and William Castro. She greatly enjoyed spending time with them, playing board games, watching their sporting events and dance recitals, celebrating birthdays and holidays and seeing them grow over the last 27 years.
Joan could light up any room with her infectious laugh and kindness and had many close friends with whom she enjoyed spending time. She loved a good coffee shop, neighborhood parties and meeting new people. To know Joan was to love her with all of your heart.
She is survived by her brothers Donald and Roger Bartholomew. She is also survived by her lifelong friend Carol Ciaschi, whom she thought of as a sister.
Joan was predeceased by her parents, sister and brother. Friends may call on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 1 to 3pm at the Bangs Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please consider donating in Joan’s Memory to the American Cancer Society.
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