Joanne Louise Pauley

Joanne Louise (Schwoyer) Kramer Pauley, 79, of Bowers, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Cedar Crest Post Acute, Allentown, PA. She was the loving wife of Daniel J. Pauley, Sr., whom she married on January 5, 1991. Her first husband Dennis Q. Kramer died on September 25, 1988.

Born in Reading, PA, Joanne was a daughter of the late James E. and Mabel A. (Stump) Schwoyer and was a 1965 graduate of Kutztown Area High School. Joanne was employed in the clean room by Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent and lastly, Agere Systems for many years until her retirement. She also was employed by Kutztown University where she worked at Chez Nous in Rothermel Hall.

Joanne was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Mertztown, and was a member of the former New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Fleetwood. She was also a member of the Lyons Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and Pike Township Sportsmen's Association.

Joanne loved to clean and keep her home tidy. She also had a love for music, animals, traveling and talking on the phone with her relatives and friends. Joanne devoted her life to her family, finding joy in every moment spent with them. Her warmth and genuine care for others left an indelible mark that will be felt long after her passing.

In addition to her husband Dan, Joanne is survived by her two children, Dennis "Mike" Kramer, husband of Michele L. (Roman) Kramer, Blandon, PA, and Julie A. Kramer, companion of Steve A. Mathis, Kutztown; sister, Lucille M. (Schwoyer), widow of Theodore "Ted" Jones,Topton; four grandchildren, Valerie A. Kramer, wife of Steven Katin, Dylan J. Kramer, Jacob D., husband of Lea (Bartman) Kramer and Julian D. Tich; three great-grandchildren, Ophelia G. Kramer, Dorothea M. Kramer, and Ellie T. Katin; Dan's children, Theresa M. Pauley, Reading, Lisa A. (Pauley) Rohall, widow of Wayne Rohall, Blandon, Elaine L. (Pauley) Lovell, Reading, and Daniel J. Pauley, Jr., husband of Stacey (Gorr) Pauley, Blandon; and nine step-grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Along with her first husband Dennis and parents, Joanne was predeceased by her siblings, James Schwoyer, Virginia Schwoyer, Forrest Schwoyer, William Schwoyer, Gloria Schwoyer, Phyllis (Schwoyer) Leibensperger, Ronald Schwoyer, Carol Anne Schwoyer and Sallie (Schwoyer) Weil.

A viewing for Joanne will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, PA.

A second viewing will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 50 Luther Drive, Mertztown, PA, followed by a funeral service to celebrate and honor her life at 2:00 p.m. officiated by The Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Sassaman.

Burial will conclude services at New Jerusalem Union Cemetery, Fleetwood, PA.

The family requests contributions be made in Joanne's memory to a charity of your choice. Joanne's spirit will live on in the laughter, love, and kindness she so generously shared with the world. Her memory will forever shine bright in the hearts of those she cherished.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Joanne's obituary tribute page at www.Ludwickfh.com.