Joan Marie Crosby

Joan Marie Crosby, 83, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late Edward W. Deegan and Josephine (Farrell) Deegan.Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William L. Crosby, and her daughter, Joan Strickland. She is survived by her children Robert Pepsis Jr., Joann Westergaard, William Crosby Jr., and Edward Crosby. She also leaves behind her sister, Patricia Marker, and her cousin, Myles Keating.A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joan’s greatest joy was her family. She will be forever remembered by her grandchildren Dawn Westergaard-Maxwell, John Verilli Jr., Mathew Wrede, Robert John Pepsis, James Pepsis, William L. Crosby III, Clayton Crosby, John Baratta, Jacob Crosby, and Jessica Crosby. Her love and legacy also live on through her great-grandchildren John Verilli III, Kenzie Maxwell, Gabby Maxwell, Kinsley Wrede, Addison Crosby, Jameson Crosby, Willow Rae Crosby, Kam Hurley, Mason James Pepsis and Hannah Pepsis. Joan’s strength, kindness, and devotion to her family will continue to inspire those who knew and loved her.Memorial services will be held at a later date in Winter Haven, Florida, where family and friends will gather to honor her life.