Joan Sarver
September 04, 1937 - July 01, 2025
Visitation: No Visitation
Service: Private
Joan Mildred Sarver (Smelscer) , age 87, of McCandless, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 surrounded by her family. Mother of Richard (Patty) Sarver, Greg Sarver, Jill (Greg) Rhoton, and Kelly Sarver. Preceded in death by her beloved husband George and son Jeffrey. Sister of Judy Borland, Bud (Doris) Smelscer , Karen Gerstner and the late Jack Smelscer. Daughter of the late Joseph and the late Mildred Smelscer. Grandmother of Ashley, Tyler, Jenna, Greg, Alexa, Katelyn and Ryan. Joan was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She always was mindful of others and put their needs over the needs of herself. Joan loved her dogs, doing puzzles, and especially spending time with her family. Services will be private. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Aunt Joan was a bright light full of kindness and warmth. Heaven has received an an amazing angel.
My heart is broken. She’s so beautiful, inside and out. She was the heart of the Sarver home, and it was always filled with her love and kindness, and gorgeous puppies. I loved the time I got to spend with her, we always had interesting conversations a good laugh.
I’m so so sorry for your loss. I know you loved her very much, and she you. Give yourself time to heal…she will be dearly missed.
With sincere condolences,
Judy Pappalardo
God blessed me with a perfect sister. She was always ready to listen, never to judge, and generous with her love. She passed her strong character on to her children who lovingly cared for her thru her illness.
In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Mother, Grammy, and Best Friend
There are people who quietly shape the world around them with strength, warmth, and love—and my mother was one of those people.
Preceded in death by my father and brother, she carried the weight of loss with grace and an unshakable spirit. She was kind, strong, and unwavering in her love for her family. A woman who gave everything of herself without hesitation, whose presence brought comfort, whose laughter—known fondly as “the Sarver cackle”—could lift a room.
People used to say that my mom, my sister, and I shared a brain. We thought alike, felt alike, and laughed alike. That deep connection was something rare, something I will cherish forever.
Though she stopped driving over 25 years ago, I’ll never forget the rides she took me on when I was young and upset—just to help me feel better. That was her: always putting others first, always finding a way to ease your pain.
She was a wonderful cook, and her home was her haven—warm, welcoming, and full of love. She loved her Wordle games, but even more, she loved her family—unconditionally and wholeheartedly. She was the best mom, the best grammy, and the best friend anyone could ever ask for.
I am endlessly proud and forever grateful to have been her daughter. The honor of loving her, and being loved by her, is one of the greatest gifts of my life.
We will miss her laugh, her wisdom, her strength, and the comfort of simply knowing she was always there. But her love lives on—in our memories, in our stories, and in our hearts.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Mom is a wonderful person. I’m sure she’s in heaven now! Prayers to all of your family & friends.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU ALL. GOD BLESS. LOVE IN CHRIST AUNT JUDY
My beautiful Mother,
You have been my best friend for 48 years. You were the most amazing Mom & the best Grammy. I do not know how I go on without “my rock”.
I will do everything I can to make you proud of us, I got it from here, Mom❤️
Love you , Kelly