JOAN GUSTAVICH

She was born December 16, 1941, a daughter of the late John and Irene Sroka Pogacich.

Joan was a seamstress, mainly working from her home, so she could take care of her son Mark. She worked at Riesbeck’s and Crafts 2000 and was last a bartender for the Maynard Sportsman’s Club. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and helping people. She was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne A. Gustavich; and a son, Mark W. Gustavich.

She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Gustavich; brother, John (Nancy) Pogacich; cousin, Evelyn Bracken; and best friends, Barbara Parish and Sandy Metz.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside funeral service at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville on Wednesday at noon with Fr. Thomas Chillog officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter.

Arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville.