Joan S. Zook

Joan Scheirer Zook went home to the Lord on November 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She battled with dementia. Joan was born January 19, 1937 during the Great Depression to George and Hazel Scheirer in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was a sister to Terry and Barry Scheirer. Joan grew up in a very loving and caring family at a time when locking doors was not necessary and staying out late was safe. As a young girl, Joan enjoyed tap dancing and was in several recitals. She formed everlasting friendships with a group of girlfriends and they made lifelong memories. Joan later moved to Wilmington, Delaware where she adopted 3 children to make her life complete. She joined Parents without Partners to give herself and her children activities for single parent families. Joan enjoyed being in a bowling league and was pretty good at it. She took her children camping just about every weekend in the summer to give them a chance to meet other single parent families and explore the outdoors. Joan LOVED Frank Sinatra and made her children listen to “Sundays with Sinatra” and his albums during the week. They knew just about every song. Joan worked at Cooch and Taylor law firm, putting herself through school to become a paralegal. If you asked her, she knew more than the lawyers did. Joan worked at the law firm for over 30 years and made many lasting friendships. Her family grew to include grandchildren and great grandchildren, who lovingly called her “Grammy”. Joan was proud to be called Grammy by her family and friends. Her favorite holidays were Thanksgiving and Christmas since that was the time when family gathered and made memories. Family meant everything to her. Joan was the strongest, kindest, most loving, and caring person. She dedicated her life to her children and loved them with all her heart. Sadly, Joan’s life was tragically affected by addiction as she lost both her sons to the disease. If her love could have saved her them, they would be alive today. Joan was preceded in death by her sons, Brian Zook and Geoffrey Zook; her parents, George and Hazel Scheirer; her brother, Terry Scheirer; sister-in-law, Mary Carmen Scheirer; and her son-in-law, Robert Oxley ll. Joan is survived by her loving daughter, Heidi Zook Oxley; her grandchildren: Ashli Adkins, Alex (Allison) Zook, Alisha (James) Zook, Jessica Zook, Samuel (Juliana) Zook and Cierra Stack; her great grandchildren: Haylee, Aubree, Cameron, Natalee, Mazzy, Khloe, and baby “Zook” on the way. Joan is also survived by her brother, Barry Scheirer and sister-in-law, Francis Scheirer of Reading, PA; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends. The family wishes to express special thanks to the Coral Springs Nursing Home staff, especially C wing staff, for treating Joan like family during her years there. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, November 29, from 5:30 to 7 PM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702. A service in celebration of Joan’s life will follow at 7 PM. Burial will be private. For directions or to send an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com

Joan S. Zook

January 19, 1937 - November 19, 2022

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