We are sad to announce that on April 29, 2023, at the age of 67, Joan Marie Ries of New Port Richey, Florida, born in Lackawanna, New York passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Marie Ries to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clayton Schunk and Rita Schunk. She is survived by: her husband David Ries; her children, Brian Ries (April) and Sara Ries Dziekonski (Thaddeus); her grandchildren, Lucas, Genevieve, Aubrey Mae and Thadeus; and her siblings, Marie Kreuder (Tom), Clayton Schunk, Ron Schunk (Dona), Linda Mex, Francis Schunk (Mary Beth), Rita Weryha, Jane Sparrow (Randy) and Cheryl Dunmire (Robert). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and all of her extended family and friends.

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Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes & Crematory

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May 5, 2023

Bette Sparrow planted 10 trees

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Allen, Lauren, Kristen and Erica Sparrow planted 10 trees

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May 4, 2023

Sisters & brothers: Marie, Clayt, Ron, Linda, Fran, Rita, Jane & Cheryl lit a candle

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Sisters & brothers: Marie, Clayt, Ron, Linda, Fran, Rita, Jane & Cheryl sent flowers

May 4, 2023

Carmen Cassavino & Linda Schunk Mex planted 10 trees

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May 4, 2023

Linda Schunk Mex lit a candle

“In loving memory of Joan Marie Ries, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”

May 2, 2023

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May 5, 2023

Norine O'Brien wrote a sympathy message

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Joans family. There is never enough time to be with the people we love. May your memories of her carry you through the most difficult of times. Hopefully comfort and peace with come to you all sooner than later. May your love for her make you all strong during the upcoming days. Love and peace to you all. Patrick and Norine (Schunk) O'Brien.”

May 4, 2023

Marge Krueger wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest sympathy for the death of Joan Marge (Schunk) Krueger”

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May 08

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Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes - Congress
6616 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653

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May 08

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St. James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
8400 Monarch Dr, Port Richey, FL 34668

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May 08

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St. James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
8400 Monarch Dr, Port Richey, FL 34668

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May 26

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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
3148 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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