Joanne J. Kauffman, 76, of a resident of Ridge Manor, Emmaus, died Jan. 13, 2023 in the Lutheran Home at Topton.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Josephine E. (Woodring) Gerancher.  Joanne was a 1964 graduate of Allentown High School and attended Gwynedd Mercy University.  She worked as a secretary for Allentown Paint Company before retiring.

There are no immediate survivors.

Service will be private.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.