Josephine F (Branigan) Joyce, age 74, of North St., Weatherly, died Monday, May 23, 2016, at home.
She was the widow of William J. Joyce who died 6/14/2012.
Josephine had worked for Sears Warehouse, Philadelphia.
She attended Mastbaum High School.
Josephine was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., Weatherly. She loved her kids, puzzles, eating out and shopping.
Born in Philadelphia on August 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph DiSteffano and the late Catherine Branigan.
She is survived by her
Good friend and former husband, Lawrence Beltz;
Daughters,
Sandra Aragon wife of Michael of Croydon, PA;
Karen Elliss wife of Joseph, Sr. of Hazleton;
Bonnie Dugon of Weatherly and the late Ronald Dugon, Sr.
Son,
Robert Beltz of Philadelphia;
Ten Grandchildren;
Seven Great-Grandchildren;
Sisters-in-law, Brothers-in-law, Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Catherine Holden; brother, John Branigan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the PhilipJ. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 211 First St., Weatherly, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 12 o'clock Noon at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., 318 Plane St., Weatherly, PA, Reverend Floyd Caesar to officiate. Call from 11-12 Noon in the church prior to Mass.
Private Interment.
Memorials in her honor may be sent to Sacred Heart Hospice 600 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or to American Cancer Society Carbon-Tamaqua Unit 101 W. Frack St., Frackville, PA 17931.
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