Joan Beth Sharma Obituary
We bid farewell to Joan Beth Sharma of Garfield, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 29, 2025 at the age of 72. Joan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Joan leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She is survived by: her husband Dave Van Harken; her sons, John Keizer (Jennifer Bradley-Weiss) and Jason Keizer; her sisters, Ruth Ann (Tom Romano) and Dorrie (Robert Simon); her nephew Robert Romano (Keri); her nieces, Kristen (Paul Sweder), Jennifer Romano, Michelle (Justin Davidoff) and Rachel Schaffner (Sean Burgess); and her granddaughter Emily Keizer. She is also survived by five great-nieces and three great-nephews.
