NORTH HANOVER Joann Dunfee Wharton, 52, died Friday at Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly.
Born and raised in Jamesburg, she lived in the Upper Freehold-North Hanover area for the past 16 years.
She was employed since September of last year at Upper Freehold Child Care, Allentown. Previously, she was employed as a dental hygienist for Dr. Klein of Monroe Township.
Ms. Wharton was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Anna (Patterson) Dunfee and her brother, Frederick Dunfee. She is survived by her husband, Tim; son Devin and daughter Kayla; and five sisters, Catherine Intravartola of Jamesburg, Frances Kasmarek of Sarasota, Fla., Shirley Kokal of Monroe Township, Margaret Eisel of Harpersfield, N.Y. and Linda Palumbo of Jamesburg.
Visiting hours were Tuesday at the Lester Memorial Home, 16 W. Church St., Jamesburg. Cremation was private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacobstown 1st Aid Squad.