Joan Ann Buda Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joan Ann Buda, 65 passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital of Somerset with her loving family by her side. She was born in Ashley, PA to the late Alex J. Crossick and Irene G. Baker. Joan was the proud co-owner of LJ's Boardwalk Ice Cream and Eatery in Manville, NJ. Prior to this, she was employed as a lunch aid in the Manville School District for 6 years and previously as a clerk at Baker and Taylor. Joan was known for her cooking and baking and was always happy to entertain family and friends for holiday dinners. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially watching her grandson play lacrosse and basketball. She loved to listen and dance to the oldies and country music, and loved vacationing in Wildwood every year. Joan will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by many that love her. She was a loving wife of 40 years to Joseph Buda Jr of Manville and a caring mother to her son, Joseph Buda III and his fiance, Suzy of Philipsburg and to daughter, Gina Buda of Manville. She was a grandmother to her cherished grandson, Jacob Buda, daughter-in-law to Joseph Buda Sr and his friend Jenny Bartus of Manville, sister-in-law to Regina Petrone of Manville and Gloria Fittipaldi of Somerset, an Aunt to many nieces and nephews and a friend to all those that came into her graces. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her mother-in-law, Victoria Buda, two brothers, Kenny and Rich and four sisters, Audrey, Arlene, Ruth and Rita. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Joan will forever be our treasure. The viewing will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ. (908)575-8512. The Funeral will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 9:30 AM from the Ketusky Funeral Home to the burial at The New Cemetery of Somerville.

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Joan Ann Buda

September 26, 1949 - September 3, 2015