Joan Marie Hinkle Yankiewicz, 81, Orwigsburg, formerly of Frackville, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Pottsville on May 28, 1944 to the late Arnin and Margaret Hinkle.
Joan was a graduate of Empire Beauty School. A jack of all trades, she spent many years serving in manufacturing, elderly care in nursing homes, and caring for children in childcare facilities. She also enjoyed dog grooming, cosmetology, and retail.
She was of the Catholic faith and a longtime parishioner of the former Mary Queen of Peace Church, Pottsville. She enjoyed weekend movie getaways with her grandchildren, classic cinema, and hosting holiday get togethers. She always made Christmas together special for her family.
Surviving are her son, Michael Mock and wife Bonnie, Auburn; Her granddaughter Ashley and her spouse Lourde, Elizabethtown; son-in-law Michael Moyer and his partner Jamie Beres, Girardville; Granddaughter Marissa Moyer, Allentown and granddaughter Kayla Mock, Pottsville. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. She was the last remaining member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Yankiewicz (August 2015); daughter Michelie Smith (August 2020).
Nice-Hart Funeral Home Inc., 9 North Lehigh Avenue, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements. Per her final wishes services will be private at the convenience of the family.