Joan

Ho

We are deeply saddened to announce that Joan Ho (nee Marcus) age 74, of Manalapan, passed away on March 24th, 2026.

Joan was born in Brooklyn, one of five children of Miriam and Seymour Marcus. Predeceased by her husband Charles (Butch) and daughter Rebecca, she is interred near them as a family, once again.

Graveside services were held on Friday, March 27th at the Marlboro Memorial Cemetery in Morganville, NJ.

She leaves her son Daniel, grandchildren Ceiran Ho and Nathan Merfeld and brothers Roger, Steve, Robert and Edward Marcus,  their wives and many loving nieces and nephews. "May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

Joan had a varied and long career, beginning as a telephone operator and concluding with her retirement from teaching in New Jersey. As her brother Roger said, "Her superpower was making friends." Joan's good humor and generous spirit touched everyone she met. Joan never let life's challenges hold her back. She was a wonderful friend who will be mourned by all of us.

Joan raised her granddaughter Ceiran most of her life and your generous donations would be appreciated in helping Ceiran recover and make a life without her loving grandmother. If you would like to make a contribution in her name, you may do so at https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-ceiran-and-joans-final-days-together.

May her memory be a blessing.

For further information, please call J. L. Apter Memorial Chapels of Cedar Grove at (973)366-1700