Obituary of Joyce R. Latschar
Our beautiful mother, Joyce R. Latschar, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2024. Joyce was born in Milltown, New Jersey, to Ted and Mae Fahrenholz. She attended New Brunswick High School, where she met the love of her life, Albert Latschar. They were married on July 10, 1954.
Joyce was a full-time homemaker and took pleasure in caring for her husband and four daughters. When her children were grown, she worked as an office manager in her husband’s veterinary practice. Joyce attended Willow Grove Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed gardening and had a knack for making crafts. Joyce and Al loved to vacation in Maine at Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake as well as spending time “down the shore.” Long Beach Island, New Jersey, was a favorite destination.
Joyce loved her family and was happiest when she was with them. Her grandchildren all have fond memories of time spent with Mom Mom. Going to Mom Mom’s house was always a special treat!
Joyce is predeceased by her beloved husband, Al; her brother, Theodore Fahrenholz; and her sister, Gladys Kroon.
She is survived by her loving daughters: Sandy McDowell (Marty), Lauren Anderson (Chuck), Traci Selody (Todd), and Jodi Kopecky (Jon); her brother, Robert Fahrenholz; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a much-loved cat named Put-Put.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 4, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, NJ. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., with interment at Hillside Cemetery, 1401 Woodland Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joyce’s memory to the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (https://www.srasnj.org), 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
