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Joan Marie Sweda

  • September 13, 1932 - July 19, 2010
  • Hopewell, Virginia
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“Tom - my deepest condolances to you and your family for the loss of your mother. ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Betsy Noel - Hopewell, VA

“Dear Aunt Joanne, May God Bless You and We Thank You for the many wonderful memories we have of you. Deepest sympathy to Tom, Steve &...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Stephen, Tracy, & Thomas Soltis

“Dear Aunt Joanne, May God Bless You and We Thank You for the many wonderful memories we have of you. Deepest sympathy to Tom, Steve &...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Stephen, Tracy, & Thomas Soltis

“Steve, Tom & Denise - We are so sorry we can't be with you during this difficult time. I have so many wonderful memories of our visits to VA to see...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Barbara Hiltabidel - Niece

“We are saddened to hear of your loss. I always came to the store and nursery with my mom(Shirley Taylor) I remember she was always there mostly to...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Michell Taylor Pulley - Hopewell, VA

“Deepest Sympathy to Tom, Steve, Denise, Chris and Rachel, I will never forget the good times we shared when visiting in Virginia. I found my love...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Joanne Kimmel - Normalville, PA

“Steve, Tom and Denise, We are so sorry Tom and I cannot be there to comfort you at this time. You are in our prayers. We love and miss you all....Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Suzanne and Tom Staszel - Dunbar, PA

“Thoughts and prayers go out to all family - especially Steve, Denise and Tom. Grandma Jo held a special place in my heart and will be dearly missed. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Anne Wittenbraker Hamilton

“Joan was not only my sister, but she was my best friend. I will miss our nightly phone calls....7:30 will never be the same for me. My deepest...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Marian Soltis - Liberty Township, OH


Joan Marie Sweda, 77, of Hopewell passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Sweda was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph G. Sweda and a daughter, Lisa Sweda Wittenbraker. Joan was an employee of Dereski’s Nursery for thirty seven years and a member of Saint James Catholic Church. She is survived by two sons, Steven P. Sweda and his wife, Denise, Thomas J. Sweda, a granddaughter, Rachel Elizabeth Wittenbraker, son-in-law, Christopher Wittenbraker, two sisters, Marian Soltis and Bernice Grego. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Avenue, Hopewell, VA and where funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday, July 22, 2010 with Dr. D. Alex Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Appomattox Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at: www.nelsencares.com