[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 17, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING JOAN F. ARP

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 2021

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Joan F. 
Arp, of Liberty Township, Ohio, who passed away on Saturday, March 13, 
2021 at the age of 78.
  Joan was born on February 28, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter 
of Louis and Katherine (Popovich) Kunovich. Joan was a member of the 
First United Methodist Church in Girard and a member of the church's 
care team, bereavement committee, and taught Sunday School when her 
children were younger.
  Mrs. Arp was a homemaker and stayed home to raise her children. She 
enjoyed playing bingo, needlepoint and was so proud of her collection 
of Santa Clauses. Joan loved to participate in the many fun activities 
and outings that were offered at Liberty Arms Assisted Living.
  Joan will miss all of her cherished friendships, especially those she 
resided with. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Mark 
(Mary) Arp, of Hermitage, PA., and her daughter Kelly Hontula, of 
Liberty Township; sister Maureen Perrico, of Las Vegas, Nevada and 
grandson, Nicholas Arp. Besides her parents, Joan is preceded in death 
by her husband, Kenneth J. Arp, whom she married October 9, 1965 and 
died May 5, 2014, and her brother, James Kunovich.
  I am proud to be friends with Joan's daughter, Kelly, and thank her 
for her long-standing support. My deepest condolences go out to Kelly, 
the entire family, and to all whose lives were touched by Joan.

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