Joan L. Hammer, 81, of Coplay, died Aug. 16, 2017, at her daughter’s home in New Tripoli. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Hammer Jr.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Naomi (Mengel) Obereker.

She was an Emmaus High School graduate.

She was a cashier and shop steward for the former Laneco, Coplay.

She is survived by two daughters, Debra L. Krause and Roxanne and her husband Michael Davis; five grandchildren, Steven, Dana, Ethan, Christie and Jodee; and seven great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.