Obituary of Joan E. Latham

Joan Latham, age 90, of Harmony Village passed away on March 20, 2020. Following graduation from Dwight Morrow High School, Engelwood, NJ, she worked at a New York advertising agency. After marrying her late husband, James H. Latham, Jr., she resided in Ho-Ho-Kus for nearly 60 years where she devoted herself to raising her family. Later, she returned to work and retired as an Administrative Assistant from Medical Economics, a medical publishing company. Joan enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and was a devoted parishioner of St. Luke's RC Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. She is survived by her children, Kathleen Yenco and her husband Ernest of Glen Rock; James Latham and his wife, Elan, of Bethlehem, PA; Christopher Latham of Mahwah, NJ; Laurie Holt and her husband, Jack, of Mendham, NJ; and Susan Latham of Miami, FL. She will also be dearly missed by her eight grandchildren: Jamie Payton, Kaitlyn Yenco, Kristie Zurmehly, Kelsey Yenco, Kelly Holt, Megan Holt, Bethany Latham and Jack Holt, as well as her two great grandchildren, Skylar and Kenneth Payton. She was predeceased by her husband James, sister, Gloria, and parents James & Lillian. A private burial has been planned, and a memorial service will be planned for a later date. Arrangements handled by Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff, www.vpfh.com