Condolences

• 09/03/2024

  CHERYL (TUG) FLICKINGER

  DODDIE AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOE. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW. JUST REMEMBER ONE THING I KNOW IT HURTS YOU BUT JOE IS WITH GOD AND AT PEACE. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOU HEART BUT HE WILL ALSO BE ON YOUR SHOULDER. LOVE TUG

• 09/03/2024

  Heather (Vandeborne) Tabor

  My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. Heather

• 09/03/2024

  Judy Bratten

  I was shocked and saddened to learn of Joe's death, especially in such a sudden way. Flora, my heart aches with you and my prayers are for you and your family during this difficult time. You have lost a dear friend and companion; the community has lost a good man and citizen. May the Lord comfort you and your loved ones and bring some kind of good out of this dreadful tragedy.

• 09/03/2024

  Chris & Jennifer Millhorn

  Dear Flora & Family, We are very sorry to hear about Joe's passing. You and you're family will be in our prayers. Chris & Jennifer Millhorn

• 09/03/2024

  Melissa (Smith) Miller

  Flora, Rachel and Joey I was stunned when I heard about Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I would tell you that it will get better but I won't because it doesn't and I'm so sorry. You need to remember the good times that you had and the laughter that he brought into your lives. If you need to talk I have been in your shoes and you my reach me anytime at mmiller3154@wowway.com. May GOD be with you through this hard time and my prayers are with you always.

• 09/03/2024

  Brad Larsen

  We are deeply saddened for your loss. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you from San Antonio. Brad, MarLynn, Mariah, and Jessica

• 09/03/2024

  Amy Hissom

  Dear Flora and Family, I am so sorry for your loss! Please know that you are in my prayers. I am here for you to help in any way that I can. God Bless you all! Just Call On Me I can�t comprehend just how sad you must feel For the loss of someone you love. This sorrowful time must still feel unreal And you�re looking for strength from above. I hope, from my heart, that your pain will decrease, That your spirit will gain strength again, And I pray that your faith will create inner peace And that God will send blessings--Amen. Till then, if you need me to lighten your load, I�m waiting to come to your aid. Just call on me, and I�ll walk down that road, Until the dark times start to fade. Deep condolences, Amy Hissom

• 09/03/2024

  John Ver Straten

  My big brother, we haven't talked for so long. I know how I must have disappointed you is so many ways. Things that came between us should have been forgiven years ago. I only have myself to blame. My heart breaks every minute now that your gone because I never had the strengh to say I'm sorry and I love you, now that chance is gone. When I needed you you were there that I will never forget. Love John

• 09/03/2024

  Pam & Larry Fogle

  My husband and I were very sorry to hear that Joe had died even though we didn't really know him. Our sympathies are with you Flora and the rest of the family. It is so sad the way he died or how he died. Our daughter knew Rachel as went to school with her and she knows Will. I know that she would give her sympathies for you and the rest of the family also. We all are thinking of you and family at this time of sorrow. May God Bless you and family at this time of your lost.Pam & Larry,Kriste Taylor and family

• 09/03/2024

  JOHNNY TREADWAY

  DEAR MRS VERSTRATEN I WORK WITH YOUR HUSBAND HE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON IAM VERY SORRY TO HERE OF HIS DEATH MY HEART GOSE OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY GOD LOOK DOWN ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

• 09/03/2024

  Chris Cipoletti

  Joe worked for us (Chapman Corporation) at the AEP Cardinal site over the past year. He was an asset in completing that project. Joe was a very special person and will be sadly missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to him and his family.

• 09/03/2024

  Pat Colson

  I was very sad to hear about Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

• 09/03/2024

  Keith and Sharon Pool

  We are so sorry to hear about Joe. Our prayers are with you and your family.

• 09/03/2024

  Dale Long

  Flora & Family, I was shocked to hear of Joe's tragic accident and my heart goes out to you and the family. May God give you the strength you need. I wish I had known him more. Dale

• 09/03/2024

  Aunt June & Paula Jean

  Flora and kids We are so sorry to hear about Joe's accident. The whole family is in shock. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  Patricia Casey

  Dear Flora: I am so very sorry for your loss. I had not seen Joe in several years, but I was always aware of the kind spirited man that he was due to the way he cared for so many. My sister Cindy I know has been truly blessed to have known him. Your thoughts are with us. Love Pat Casey & Family

• 09/03/2024

  Doyle Cline

  Flora and family, sorry for your loss.we will keep you in Our thoughts and prayers. God bless You Doyle and Lori Cline

• 09/03/2024

  Cindy Rush

  Dear Flora and family: I wish that circumstances were such that I could be there for you. I love you all so much. My heart is breaking - for all of you and for me. Joe is one of the most trusted and loved men I've ever known in my life, and I will miss him immensely. Flora, I will never be able to put into words how much you both mean to me. Please know that you are in every waking thought and prayer in my heart.

• 09/03/2024

  marianna kerr

  you will never be forgotten my friend. cant figure out why? thats the tough part . i know it was your time to go but WHY?

• 09/03/2024

  Mary Jo

  Flora and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear about Joe's passing. May your family's love sustain you through this difficult time and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  Jo Ellen Kelly

  Dear Flora, I am sending my heartfelt prayers for you and your family. I am Kitty's daughter, and she talks about you and Joe, "as if' you were her own family. May God send you an Angel of Comfort and Peace for your hearts and home. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for the days ahead.

• 09/03/2024

  Judie and Doug Thornton

  Flora, I am so sorry to hear of you husband's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences...Doug and Judie

• 09/03/2024

  John E. and Jamie Borkowski

  Flora, Word can't express the sorrow we feel for you and your family having to endure such a tragic and tremendous loss. Joe was a fine and dedicated husband and father. If we can help with anything,don't hesitate to ask.You all are in our prayers. John E.and Jamie

• 09/03/2024

  Debbie & Paul Muklewicz

  Dear Flora & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your sweet family at this tragic time. We pray that the Lord will sustain you this week and give the the comfort you so need. We will always treasure the memories we have of Joe and your family. We love you all, Debbie & Paul Muklewicz

• 09/03/2024

  Susan Guy

  Flora and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

• 09/03/2024

  Pam, Mike and Michael Swickard

  Flora and family, I am so sorry to hear about Joe and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest Sympathies, Pam, Mike and Michael

• 09/03/2024

  Albert Jukes

  Mrs Verstraten, Rachel, Joey and Families, My thoughts and prayers are with you, may you be Blessed & Guided with God's comfort and Love. My Deepest Condolences, Al Jukes

• 09/03/2024

  April Cline Morgan (Mason and Gray too!)

  Wish we were closer to support you in your loss. Please know that we love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. It is such a blessing for you to know that Joe left this world able to say with confidence, �The time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.� (2 Tim. 4:6�7.) -A

• 09/03/2024

  Tom Gardner

  My deepest condolensces to the Verstraten family. Joe and I worked together at the Cardinal Plant last year and it was then I got to know Joe. He was a hard working and sincere dedicated person that was a good guy to work with and know. We had some really fun times on the job and I will miss him. You have my sincerest and deepest sympathies. I'm sure God has reserved a place for Joe.

• 09/03/2024

  Cindy (Arkley) Waning

  Dear Flora & Family, I was stunned to hear the news. My heart is heavy for you in your loss. God's grace will sustain you and get you through this most difficult time.I will lift you in prayer to our heavenly father and ask for his comforting love to be an encouragement to each of you as you grieve. Love In Christ, Cindy

• 09/03/2024

  Chastity Potenzini

  Heart felt condolensces from all of our family to yours.

• 09/03/2024

  Colleen Holskey

  Dearest Flora and Family, Please know that you are thought of and in our prayers at this very difficult time. By the Grace of God, you will be comforted. Sincerest Sympathies, Colleen Holskey

• 09/03/2024

  Carol Criswell

  Dear Flora and family, I am so sad to hear of Joe's death. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God confort and sustain you as you face the days ahead. Carol

• 09/03/2024

  Douglas R. Lyon

  Warm thoughts for you and your children during this time of loss... An Angel Walks Beside Us Angels Live forever, far beyond our days on earth, and every soul receives an angel guardian at birth. Invisible, these angels never leave us, day or night. They know our fears and whisper "Things are going to be all right." They give us strength and purpose, keep our hope and courage strong, they fill our minds with wisdom and our spirits with a song. And when the time in this world comes to reach our journey's end, our angel walks beside us like, familiar friend. And as we leave behind the only place we've ever known, we see our angel's smile at last and hear "You're home...you're home." May you find comfort in knowing that Joe has been guided gently home. With many prayers...Douglas

• 09/03/2024

  Susan Adams

  Flora, May it help to lift your spirit to know that many people will be keeping you and your family in their thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the cards, notes, and visits from the people who care. God be with you as you take each day forward.

• 09/03/2024

  John Dupke(Tappan Lake)

  Rachel,Flora, and Joey I am shocked and stunned by the news of Joe's tragic wreck. I know I haven't seen you folks in many years now but I will always remember all the fun times playing volleyball against your Dad and you guys. I really miss those days. Take care and god bless

• 09/03/2024

  Elaine Crane

  I am thinking of you and your family. And I thank you so much for all the work you did for our Jacob Clarks burial. May God be with you and yours.

• 09/03/2024

  Lynn (Smith) Houyouse

  Dear Flora, Rachel and Joey and families, Was so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My heart goes out to you all at this time. May you draw comfort and peace though your faith in Jesus. May you know that we will be lifting you up in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless, Lynn and family in Bloomingdale, Oh

• 09/03/2024

  Kim (Dornbusch) McVicker

  Rachel and family, So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

• 09/03/2024

  David Hostler

  Doddie Just want it to let you know that I'm thinking of you and your family I'm so sorry to hear of the tragic lost of your husband Time heals all wounds but the scars remain forever God Bless you and your Family David

• 09/03/2024

  Jill Auteri

  Dear Flora and family, Iam so sorry for your loss I have known your family for long time. Joe was a great person a outsatnding volleyball player and lots of fun.He will be sadley missed. Our prayers are with your family!

• 09/03/2024

  Jerry Dear

  I am so sorry to hear about Joes passing.I knew Joe when I was a kid living in Alikanna.He was always a good person.Again I am so soory for your loss.

• 09/03/2024

  Sheila (Andress) Burch

  Rachel i am very sorry to hear about your father you and your family are in my familys thoughts and prayers..

• 09/03/2024

  Brian Wick

  Flora and family, I was so sorry to hear about Joe, I know it has been years since I have seen you guys but I have never forgotten all the great times learning to play volleyball at Tappan, Joe made it fun to learn and I will never forget that. My heart goes out to you and your family, He will never be forgotten. Brian Wick and family

• 09/03/2024

  Cathy Jacobs

  Flora, What a terrible tragedy to have to endure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Cathy

• 09/03/2024

  RonJohn & Dawn Pugh & family

  Flora, Joey, Rachel & Families, We were so shocked of the news of Joes passing. I pray that God will comfort you all in this time and help you find contentment in the memories of your husband and father until you meet again. We shared so many good memories with your family. It's times like these that you realize just how fragile life is. Reflecting on Joe life, one thing you can say is that he loved and was proud of his family. God has promised to hear our prayers, so I am asking that He be with you all now and in the time ahead. Our prayers, love and friendship go out to each of you.

• 09/03/2024

  Sylvia & James Auten

  We just returned from our grandson's marriage in the Salt Lake Temple when we received an email with information that Joe was taken in an accident. How tragic and sad, as we will always remember his smiling face and friendly way when we visited there. He was way too young to go, but May God Bless all of you who are left to mourn his passing. We are saddened as well.

• 09/03/2024

  Bub (Ron) Burchfield

  Flora, I am still grieving over Joe's untimely passing. I would call every time I visited Ohio and so many times we were planning on seeing each other again. I will never forget the greatest friend I ever had and am proud to have been part of both of your lives even though it was when we were very young. Most people who are high school sweethearts don't make it but you and Joe were what I now believe were soulmates. Meant to be together by the divine hand of our loving God. I think of both of you from time to time and some people will never know that I was the connection that brought you two together. Joe was so wonderful in every way and I am so sorry he was taken so unexpectedly. I am trying to deal with this in the best way I know how. Even though our relationship had been separated by many years I still carried a great deal of love and respect for him. He was like a brother to me and was there when I needed him always. We still all share the same great memories Joe was able to leave us with here on this planet. When you invited me to his 50th birthday party I didn't make enough effort beleiving there was still so much more time to see my old and dearest friends. I miss him and I am so sorry we've lost him. Please accept my sincere regret and condolences. Your friend and classmate, Ron (Bub) Burchfield

• 09/03/2024

  Susan Burchfield Clements

  DEAR FLORA AND FAMILY, I WAS SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF JOE'S UNTIMELY DEATH. WE GREW UP TOGETHER IN POTTERY WITH FOND MEMORIES WHEN WE WERE KIDS. MY FAMILY: RON, BILL, PAUL, NANCY AND MY MOTHER WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE KEEPING YOU AND THE FAMILY IN PRAYER THAT OUR GOD OF PEACE SHALL BE WITH YOU, SUSTAINETH YOU, HIS GRACE ENCOMPASS YOU DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS AND WISHING YOU THE HOPE FOUND ONLY IN JESUS.

• 09/03/2024

  Meta Cronia

  Wilma Clark has written me about the loss of your loved one. I am so very sorry for all of you. I lost my husband in late March (which kept me from attending the Clark grave marking), so I know how deeply the loss is felt. I take this opportunity to thank you, Flora, for making the Clark event possible. May God bless you with many loving memories.