Joan F. Latimer
Joan F. Latimer, born on Dec. 9, 1939, in Westfield, NY, passed away on Dec. 17, 2024, in Buffalo General Hospital, NY. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Joan cherished spending time with her beloved husband Wally, their two children, Steve and Jennifer and four grandchildren, Brooke, Hunter, Allie and Beau. Joan graduated from Ohio State University in 1961 with a BS in Education and was a kindergarten teacher for several years. She dedicated her life to supporting her family and community. She was a remarkable survivor of Juvenile Diabetes for 69 years and continued to play tennis weekly until this past summer, reflecting her enduring spirit and passion for life. Joan was known for her sense of style and grace, and she found joy in hobbies such as tennis, bridge, shopping, and having lunch at Domus Fare with friends.
An avid fan of Jeopardy and NFL football, particularly the Buffalo Bills, Joan’s love for sports was matched only by her dedication to her family and friends. She was an active member of the Fredonia First Methodist Church, who was always “in the know,” and provided comfort and encouragement to those in need through her prayers, notes, and thoughtful gestures.
Her proudest achievements included raising her two wonderful children and sharing 61 loving years of marriage with her husband, Wally.
Joan will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and community, but her legacy of love, kindness, and resilience will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Joan was predeceased by her father, Gardner Freling; mother, Elizabeth Freling, and brother, Thomas Freling. She is survived by her husband, Wally; son, Steve Latimer and his wife, Michelle; daughter, Jennifer Latimer; grandchildren: Brooke Seltzer and husband, Frank; Hunter Webb, Allie Webb and Beau Summers; her sister, Judy Reynolds, and husband, Warren.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Fredonia First Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Fredonia, NY 14063. (To Make an online donation please go to: fredoniafirst.org)
Visitation will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave, Fredonia, NY Friday from 1- 4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral services will held at the Fredonia First Methodist Church, 25 Church St., Fredonia, NY Saturday morning at 11 am. Interment will be in the Webster Cemetery. On-line condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler.