Joan Gruber, 80, of Hereford, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.

            Born on September 4, 1944, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen (Dietrich) Huber.

            In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband: Charles H. Gruber, Sr., who died on March 23, 1977; a sister: Grace Slonaker; and a brother-in-law: Robert Slonaker, Sr.

            Joan will be lovingly remembered by her son: Charles H. Gruber, Jr.; two brothers: Clair Huber (Shiela) and Glenn Huber; a granddaughter: Catherine Gruber; and her long-time friend: Sue Dirsa.

            Services will be private.

            Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery—St. James, Coopersburg.

            Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. Quakertown, PA.