Joan (Miller) Naples

Joan (Miller) Naples, 87, of Dillsburg, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Daughter of the late Wilfred and Ruth (Morgan) Miller, she was born on March 15, 1932 in Tower City.

Joan was born and raised in Schuylkill County, graduating from the former Lykens High School (1950). She retired as a teacher and caregiver from Magic Years Day Care, Camp Hill, where she tended to infants and toddlers. Saturdays were designated for Penn State football – no questions asked. She also had a special place in her heart for animals, especially Lexie, her Yorkie. In her free time, you could probably find Joan reading, coloring, working on a crossword puzzle, or enjoying a creamsicle shake and burger at her favorite restaurant, The Pickle Nickel.

Surviving Joan are her daughters, Susan N. Nye (Scott) of Elizabethtown, and Lisa M. Starner (Kevin) of Dillsburg; four grandchildren, Michael Bechtel, Brittany Nye, Nathan Starner and Hannah-Marie Starner; and many nieces and nephews—all of which she was abundantly proud and loved immensely. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Naples; and four sisters, Janice Black, Freda Kute, Dorothy Swartzlander and Joyce Miller.

Joan leaves behind many grateful individuals that were fortunate to have her in day care as an educator and caring role model. Anyone having the pleasure of meeting Joan was drawn by her natural, caring personality and warm, comforting character. Although she leaves behind countless friends and endless loving memories for all that knew her, she will forever live in the hearts of all blessed by her acquaintance.

A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, December 20 at Daybreak Church (Gettysburg Pike). A public viewing will be held one hour prior to services in the church. Burial will take place immediately following in Tri-County Memorial Gardens, Lewisberry.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Joan’s name to either of the following: SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406, or PA Wounded Warriors, c/o Dr. Robert Hall, 161 Candlelite Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013.