Joanne Christy Brezak, 78, of Emmaus, died March 4, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Andrew Brezak. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Link and Jennie (Newhard) Boehm.

She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C., Emmaus.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by sons, Jess A., of Emmaus and Mark A. and his wife Abby, of Allentown; daughter, Lori Jo Beck, of Emmaus; brothers, Randy Boehm, of Emmaus and John Boehm, of Whitehall; grandchildren, Lauren, Zachary, Joshua, Brittany, Mackenzie, Samantha, and Leanna; great-grandchildren, Mariah, Brayden, Madison and Jamie. She was predeceased by a brother, Kenny “Buddy” Link.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s U.C.C., 139 N. 4th St., Emmaus, 18049 or to the Emmaus Lioness Lions Club, c/o Schantz Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. March 8 in the Schantz Funeral Home, 250 Main St., Emmaus. Visitation is scheduled 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home.