Obituary for Joann Wise Motter
Joann Wise (Hench) Motter, 80, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at her home. Born December 01, 1938 in Blain, PA, she was the daughter of the late John W. & Edith D. (Wise) Hench. Joann is survived by her husband of twenty four years, Gene R. Motter. Joann was a graduate of Blain Union High School. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Gettysburg. Joann was active in the Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition, the Majestic Theater, and the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce where she received the 2017 Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award. When living in New Bloomfield, PA Joann was a member of the Civic Association, Christ Lutheran Church and the church choir. In addition to her husband Gene, she is survived by three children; Joni D. Baker and husband Jim of Camp Hill, PA, Jeffrey W. Smith of New Germantown, PA and Bradley A. Smith and wife Meghan of Easton, PA, seven grandchildren, four step-children; Gregory G. Motter and wife Ann of Biglerville, PA, Eric E. Motter and wife Jennifer of New Oxford, PA, Jill E. Stoner and husband Michael and Joy E. Weikert and husband Brian both of Bendersville, PA, ten step-grandchildren, five step-great grandchildren, three brothers; John W. Hench, Jr. and Lloyd D. Hench and wife Janice both of Mechanicsburg, PA and Ray E. Hench of Blain, PA and three nieces and three nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 East High Street, Gettysburg with her Pastor, Rev. Fred Young, officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church and following the service at a reception in the church social room. The Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg is assisting the family with the arrangements, online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Trinity UCC, 60 E. High St. Gettysburg, PA 17325.
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Visitation
Saturday
20
Jul
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Trinity United Church of Christ
60 East High Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
The family will also receive friends at a reception following the Memorial Service in the Church's Social Room.
Service
Saturday
20
Jul
11:00 AM
Trinity United Church of Christ
60 East High Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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