The Rev. Joan R. Gelbein died on May 27, 2023, at the age of 87 (1935-2023).

Joan is survived by her husband of 65 years, Abe Gelbein; daughters Eve (Robert) Zuber and Martha (Craig) Woodard; as well as her grandchildren Samantha Zuber and Matthew and Benjamin Woodard.

A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at 3 pm on September 9, 2023, at the Unitarian Universalist Peace Fellowship, 4104 Watkins Rd, Raleigh NC 27616. (Please call or text Abe at 919-608-1182 if you are planning to attend.)

Memorial donations may be made to Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton MA 01060. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence can be sent to Abe Gelbein, 6 Cranberry Ln, Easthampton MA 01027.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Jay Atkinson – jayatk40@gmail.com.