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Obituary: Joan M. Hlad, 94, Lowville
Published: March 20, 2026
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Joan M. Hlad
 LOWVILLE- Joan M. Hlad
passed away at home in her favorite place “her kitchen”, on Thursday, March
19th.
Joan was born
November 22, 1931 in Lowville, NY to Gladys (Strife) and George
Haley. She attended and graduated from Lowville Academy Central School in
1949. She furthered her education at
Plattsburg College earning a Bachelor Degree as a
Registered Nurse.
She married the
love of her life, Alexey Hlad on August 25, 1954
at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Cotter officiating. Alexey
passed away on August 25, 2010 on their 56th
wedding anniversary.
Surviving are
their five children and spouses: Diane and Dennis Stachowski; Arkport, NY,
Alexey R. and Robbin (Spencer) Hlad, Lowville, NY, Michael and Charity
(Gregory) Hlad, Lowville, NY, Jeanne (Hlad) and
Ronald Sexton, Evans Mills, NY, Donald and Donna (Farney) Hlad, Lowville,
NY. She has 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She is
pre-deceased by her grandson Joshua A. R. Hlad.
In 1953 she
started her nursing career as a school nurse at Beaver River School. While
her children were young she was a substitute nurse
at Lowville Academy. She continued her career at Lewis County General
Hospital until her retirement in 1990. She managed the pediatric unit. Mom
had a special gift to sooth any baby in need.
After retirement
she began her new career as a faithful volunteer and manager at the Thrift
Shop in Lowville for over 30 years serving the community she loved. She
recently “retired” from the Thrift Shop stating that at age 94 she felt it
was time.
Joan was an
active member of St Peter’s church, serving in the capacity of a greeter
and contributed many delicious meals and desserts for the parish community.
Joan was deeply rooted in her faith.
Joan was a truly
amazing and strong woman. She had endless love for her family. She always
remembered everyone’s birthday and lavished them with gifts. She loved
hosting all holidays in her home especially Christmas Eve, which was her
most special time to entertain the family with dinner and gift giving.
There were always enough gifts to fill a room.
Joan was also an
avid hunter in her day bagging many deer. For small game
she used a 22-caliber rifle that was gifted to her by her parents when she
was 16 years old.
She enjoyed the
outdoors with her family, snow shoeing, wheeler riding, and hiking. She was
an avid gardener and was making plans for her vegetable and flower gardens
for this summer. She believed that daily exercise and activity was the
secret to a healthy long life. Joan was spunky, strong-willed and no one
could change her mind. At the end of
every day she enjoyed a glass of wine!
Above all she was
a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and
friend. She will be dearly missed.
A funeral Mass
will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville with Rev. Sony G. Pulickal, Pastor, officiating. A reception at Lowville Fire Department
will immediately follow the funeral Mass.
Any food donations may be taken directly to the Lowville Firehall
after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Calling
hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Iseneker Funeral Home,
Inc. 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, NY 13367.
Spring burial will be in West Lowville Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions
can be made to St. Peter’s Church, 5457 Shady Ave., Lowville, NY 13367.
Condolences may
be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
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