Joan Ann Hammer (Eitnier), Age 89, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. She was born on October 29, 1936, in Lahaina, Maui, to the late Arthur B. Eitnier and the late Thelma Daniels.

Joan was a devoted wife to her husband, Charles R. Hammer, for 61 beautiful years until his passing. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family was the center of her world.

She is survived by her daughters, Sheri Gallagher and her husband Edward, and Jennifer Ackerman and her husband Thomas; her grandchildren, Sean (Lauren), Kate (Steve), Brendan (Savannah), Brett (Karley), Quinn (Courtney), and Julia; and her great-grandchildren, Evie, Addie, and River. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles, her parents, and her brother Arthur Eitnier.

Early in her career she worked as an elevator escort for the Bethlehem Steel in its heyday. She also worked for many years as a floral arranger at Rich Mar Florists. She then retired to assist in the daily childcare of her six grandchildren where she provided a warm loving space creating memories that will last a lifetime. She was a member of the Junior Women's Club, the Red Hat Society, and a weekly quilting club with her dear friends.

Her gentle spirit, artistic talents, and unconditional love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.

Services : Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Joan's arrangements have been entrusted to Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be made at cantelmifuneralhome.com

Contributions : In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joan's name to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031 and/or The Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516 Topeka, KS 66675.