Joan Evelyn Weisenmiller, 77, of Hagerstown, peacefully, on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center. Joan was born on Oct. 26, 1946, in Cumberland. She was the daughter of the late Jake and Ada Cross. She was a 1964 graduate of Fort Hill High School.

Joan was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Hagerstown. She loved babies, children, and worked in childcare for many years. She was a volunteer at Funkstown Elementary as a teacher's aide when her own children attended there. She worked in the after-school programs at Western Heights Middle, Paramount and Hickory Elementary, Haven Lutheran Church, and Surrey Childcare Center. Joan saw the best in everyone, and her glass was always half full. She loved to draw and paint, and her family was the most important thing in her life. She loved having a full house, cooking, and feeding everyone.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Ada Cross; sister, Patricia Watts; brother-in-law, the Reverend Jack Ewald; cousin, Kevin Crites; sister-in-law, Nancy Weisenmiller; and niece, Gretchen Weisenmiller.

She is survived by her Husband of 57 years, Charles Weisenmiller; Son, Scott Weisenmiller and Daughter, Chris Eberhart; Son-in-law, Brian Eberhart; Grandchildren, Ryan Weisenmiller, Maedene Weisenmiller, Nicholas Eberhart, and Ethan Eberhart; Sister, Barbara Ewald; Children, John, David, and Michelle. A very special Cousin, Cheryl Cernetich and husband, Greg; Children, Kelly, and Robbie; Bother-in-law, Warren and wife, Maria Watts; Children, Keith and Debbie; Brother-in-law, Michael and wife, Maggie Weisenmiller; Children, Eric and Timmy; Brother-in-law, William and wife, Mary Weisenmiller; Children, Mark, Beth, and Danny; Sister-in-law, Joan and husband, Bob Ruppenkamp; Children Jennifer, Stephanie, Jeff, Robbie, Greg, Josh, and Zac; Brother-in-law, Ernie, and wife, Cindy Weisenmiller; Children, Jill, Taryn, and Troy; Brother-in-law, John Weisenmiller; Children Sarah, Jeremy, Billy, and Alex; Brother-in-law, Christopher and Renae Weisenmiller; Children, Heather, Tasha, Anthony, Seth, Ethan, and Alyssia; Brother-in-law, Andy and wife, Debbie Weisenmiller; Children, Michael, Stephan, and Grace; and many great-nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank all the amazing nurses, doctors, and staff in 4 East of Meritus Medical Center, and all the doctors that have cared for Joan over the years. Words cannot express how much we appreciate all the care and love that was given to her.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Rest Haven Funeral Home, 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, with a reception to follow at the funeral home.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday two hours prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.