Manville, NJ – Joan A.  (Botsko) Chester, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 23, 2017, at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon Township, NJ with her daughter Lorraine by her side.  Born in Somerville, NJ, daughter of the late Margaret (Gall) and George M. Botsko, Sr., she lived in Manville most of her life before recently settling to Hackettstown, NJ.

Joan retired as a presser after twenty plus years from One Hour Martinizing Dry cleaners.  She was a social member of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church (Christ the Redeemer Parish) in Manville. Joan had a love of reading especially mystery novels. She enjoyed a myriad of television shows particularly paranormal ones. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her beloved family and if a board game was involved even better.

Joan's children, Lorraine and Peter, are gratefully indebted to the entire staff of the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice for their loving care and support given to Joan and them during her stay.

Besides her parents, Joan was predeceased by her devoted husband,  Peter Chester, Jr. on March 15, 2015 and her beloved brother, George "Butch" Botsko, Jr.

Joan is survived by her loving children, Peter Chester III and his wife Patricia of Ware, MA,  and Lorraine and her husband Gordon Engel of Hackettstown, NJ.  She will be deeply missed by her cherished grandson, Gabriel Chester.  She will be missed by her dear siblings, John Botsko and wife Julie of Manville, Philip Botsko and wife Eleanor of Chester, NJ, Rita Oggier of Kulpont, PA and sister-in-law, Christine Botsko of Vernon, NJ as well as many dear nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend viewing  at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835, on Thursday, June 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, June 30 from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.