Joyce N. Gerhard

January 5, 1946 - February 18, 2021

Joyce  N. Gerhard, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, of Sandy Valley,  White Haven, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, in her residence at  75 years of age. Born Saturday, January 5, 1946 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Alvin, and Dorothy (Becker) Zimmerman.  Surviving are; her husband of 58 years, Samuel M. Gerhard; son, Samuel D. Gerhard and his wife Sharon of Lehighton;  daughter, Tammy Gyurko of White Haven;  brother, Robert Zimmerman and his wife Jean of Weatherly;  sister, Sandra Meier of Weatherly;  grandchildren, Luke Gerhard, Valerie Gyurko, Josh Pollock.  Joyce was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church of Freeland having served as a former Secretary, Sunday School Teacher, and member of the Choir.  Joyce had worked as a clerk in local convenience stores.  An outdoors women; Joyce enjoyed fishing, doing crossword puzzles, and was a terrific cook.  Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 A Celebration of Joyce's Life will be held on Saturday February  27, 2021 at Bethel Baptist Church of Freeland 727 Ridge Street Freeland, Pennsylvania 18224  Memorials in her honor to Bethel Baptist Church  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com