| Date of Birth | August 10, 1942 |
| Passed Away | October 14, 2026 |
| Place of Residence | Bath |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | October 22, 2026 |
| Service Time | 11 a.m. |
| Interment Location | Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY |
Joyce Oliver
BATH – With sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Joyce Oliver, 84, who died at home on October 14, 2026.
Born on August 10, 1942, in Knoxville, PA, Joyce was a daughter of the late Willard and Lucille Smith. She graduated from South Side High School in Elmira, NY, in 1960.
Joyce worked at P&C Foods for 25 years, where she served in the bakery and worked as a cashier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Oliver; her parents, Willard and Lucille Smith; and five of her siblings.
Joyce is survived by her children, Scott Burley (Amy), Glenda Masti (Mitchell Jr.), Timothy Oliver, Krista Reyna (David), and Janice Rodabaugh (Kevin); 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; her sister, Katherine Mattoon; her brother, Timothy Smith; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 22,2026, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY with the Rev. William Spencer of the Wallace Wesleyan Church officiating.
The Bishop & DeSanto funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., AVOCA is honored to assist Joyce’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Joyce are welcome below or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto funeral Home.
Joyce was my trainer when I was hired at P&C. She was such a sweet lady. I had the pleasure of working with her for many years. Rest in peace sweet lady.
I will miss you Joyce and I thank you for all the fun years working with you at P&C. You are such a sweetheart and I am sad you left. RIP my friend and fly high with all the other angels. Thinking of the entire family during this difficult time. Peace be with you all. 🪽🕊️💗🙏🏻😢