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<b>First Posted:</b> 10/7/2007<br><br>Joan McLaughlin, 65, of Luzerne, passed away September 29, 2007, at the Hospice Care of the VNA, Wilkes-Barre. 
Born in Luzerne, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Margaret Sikora Voitek. She was a graduate of Luzerne High School, class of 1960, and was past president of the Luzerne Fire Company, Ladies Auxiliary. 
Prior to retirement, she was employed at Tasco Answering Service and the 8th Street Orloski Mini Marts. 
Surviving are her husband James K.; daughter Jennifer H., Forty Fort; sons James Jr. and his wife Eileen, Jenkins Twp.; Jeffery and his wife Carol Ann, Forty Fort; and canine companion Dexter; three grandchildren Kyle, Summer and Riley Clair McLaughlin; a sister Mary Ann Strom, Lehman; nephew Howard Strom; and niece Tina Strom. 
A celebration of life was held Oct. 3 at the Lehman-Gregory Funeral Home, 281 Chapel St., Swoyersville. Memorial contributions be made to the Hospice Care of the VNA in Wilkes-Barre, or the SPCA of Luzerne County.