Obituary of Joan Marie Strack

Joan Marie Strack, age 76, of Greenwood Street, Lake Placid, NY passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at AMC- Mercy Care Center in Tupper Lake, NY where she had been a resident since Dec. 2013. Miss Strack was born October 6, 1938 in Lake Placid, NY. She was the daughter of the late Leon and the late Lena (Smith) Strack. Joan had a simple but meaningful life, Joan was one of God's very special children and she was loved by all who knew her especially her family, to whom she gave of herself continually. May God hold her in the palm of His hand. She had worked at the Holiday Inn, loved country music, dancing, playing cards especially poker Joan also loved quilting and had made several quilts and lap quilts for the senior citizens Christmas gifts. She is survived by three brothers, Thomas Strack and his wife Hannah of Casenovia, NY, Richard Strack and his wife Nancy of Lake Placid, NY, Francis Strack and his wife Terry of Schnectady, NY; four sisters, Linda Hill and her husband Donald of Lake Placid, NY, Margaret Lewis of Lake Placid, NY, Connie Strack of Buffalo MO, Shirley LaMoy and her husband Raymond of Lake Placid, NY; and her sister in law Cheryl Strack of Lake Placid, NY. She was predeceased by three brothers Leon Strack, William Strack, Robert Strack; two sisters, Marion Graham and Sally Gilmore. Calling hours will be held Saturday, August 15th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the M. B. Clark, Inc. Funeral Home in Lake Placid, NY followed by a funeral service at 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Rev. Andrew Borden pastor of New Hope Church will officiate. Donations in memory of Joan M. Strack can be made to the American Legion, Post 326, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Relatives and friends are invited to light a candle, send flowers, share a memory or leave online condolences at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com .