Joan E. (Herb) Palsgrove, 89, formerly of Frackville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.
Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Dillman) Herb.
She was a 1954 graduate of the former Frackville High School. She worked as an operator for Bell Telephone in Frackville and as an assistant librarian at the Frackville Library until her retirement
Joan was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family and friends. She especially cherished her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, David and Raymond Herb, and her sister Carol Herb.
Joan is survived by her loving husband of 68 years Orval Palsgrove; two sons Robert Palsgrove and his wife Marion of Elkton, MD; David Palsgrove and his wife Debra of Barnesville; daughter Elizabeth Love and her husband Jeff of Lavelle; six grandchildren, Matthew Palsgrove, Kevin Palsgrove, Ashley Fryer, Ryan Palsgrove, Jason Love and Jamie Love; four great-grandchildren, Elliott, Juliana, Owen, and Rhett; and nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, 33 South Broad Mt. Ave., Frackville, PA 17931. The Rev. Carl Shankweiler will be officiating.
Friends may call Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, or the Frackville Free Public Library Memorial Fund, 56 North Lehigh Ave., Frackville, PA 17931. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.