Joan Frieda Bowers Fierthaler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joan Frieda Bowers Fierthaler, 80, of Freehold, NY, passed away on January 20, 2021. Joan was born on April 12, 1940 in Manhattan, New York to John Scheffel and Charlotte Scholz Scheffel, both predeceased. Joan spent her childhood in Long Island, NY and moved to upstate New York in 1970 to raise her family. Joan moved to St. Augustine, FL in 1987 and then back to Freehold, NY in 2012. Joan is survived by her husband of 31 years, George Fierthaler of Freehold, NY, her daughter Lauri (James) Rumph of Palm Coast, FL and son, Robert (Faith) Bowers of South Cairo, NY. Joan is predeceased by her son, Everett William Bowers and daughter, Valerie Bowers Bennett. Joan is also survived by her sister Frieda (Phil) Wallace of Manassas, VA, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Before Joan retired in 2010, she worked for Atlantic Dodge Chrysler Jeep in St. Augustine, FL, as Comptroller. Joan enjoyed spending time at the beach, Daytona Speedway with her family and long weekends in Cocoa Beach, FL, with her husband, George. Joan was a sweet, loving mother and devoted wife. She loved her family more than anything and spent as much time as she could with them. Joan also loved her dog, Blaze, and tending to her gardens. Joan will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Richards Funeral Home, Cairo, NY, with a memorial service planned for a later date. Donations in Joan’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Joan Frieda Bowers Fierthaler

April 12, 1940 - January 20, 2021