| Date of Birth | February 10, 1938 |
| Passed Away | May 2, 2012 |
| Place of Residence | Cohocton |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | May 14, 2012 |
| Service Time | 7 P.M. |
| Service Location | Cohcoton Assembly of God Church, 31 N. Dansville St. |
| Interment Location | Mapleview Cemetery, Cohocton |
JOYCE E. WAGNER
COHOCTON-Joyce E. Wagner, 74, passed away late Wednesday evening (May 2, 2012) at her home on Church Street.
Born in Hornell on Feb. 10, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Moran Murphy. On June 13, 1965, she was married in Bath to Leon R. “Dick” Wagner, who predeceased her on Nov. 13, 2003, after 38 years of marriage. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her daughter, Betsy and her sister, Janice.
A graduate of Avoca Central School, Joyce has resided in Cohocton for most of her life and was employed as a waitress at the former Murphy Lanes in Bath and the Bath Drive In.
She loved lighthouses and enjoyed traveling to see them as well as Colonial homes. Joyce also liked to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She would often be seen enjoying the company of friends at several area diners. Joyce will be remembered most of all for her jokes and quick wit.
Her family includes her daughter, Kellie Zimmerman of Walton; her six grandchildren, Lindsey Contello, Eric Zimmerman, Jacob Nichols, Jesse Wagner, Crystal Zimmerman and Ricky Zimmerman; her four great-grandchildren, Gabriella Contello, Natalie Contello, Keilie Dones, Cameron Jiminez; also several nieces and nephews and her special friends, Pat (Gene) Drum, Debbie (Mike) Mehlenbacher and Dan (Sue) Gardner.
Calling hours are from 6-7 p.m. Monday (May 14) at the Cohocton Assembly of God Church where a funeral service will be held in her memory following calling hours at 7 p.m. Monday (May 14). Committal services and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday (May15) at Mapleview Cemetery, Cohocton.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to either Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, N.Y. 14830, to the Cohocton Volunteer Ambulance, 43 Maple Ave., Cohcoton or to the Cohocton Assembly of God Church, 31 N. Dansville St., Cohocton, N.Y. 14826.
Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca.
Joyce will be missed by so many, her sense of humor was outstanding. Paul and I will always remember her with much affection, she was a joy. Our sympathy to her family.
I will always remember how welcoming Joyce was when we moved to Cohocton 4 years ago. She always had a smile and a wave. Her quick wit and humor will always be remembered. RIP Joyce. You will be forever missed.
I will always remember your jokes at lunch time at the Chatter Box..you will be missed.
Joyce was one of the many nice people in Cohocton who welcomed us when we moved here. She drove into our driveway and introduced herself.
We saw her from time to time at the Chatterbox Cafe. She had a great sense of humor in recounting recent incidents.
There was a sort of standing joke about my failing to recognize her after our first encounter. So I would walk up and say, “Hello, Susie Smith. So nice to see you again.” Sadly. that’s at an end.
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Joyce.
Its so touching to hear all the wonderfull memories people share about my grandmother, thank you. Its so clear to see that she was loved by many, and will be missed by all. I am who I am because of the person she was. RIP grammoo.
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Joyce’s family. I’ll always cherish the memories of her visits with my beloved mother and the wonderful jokes she so loved to share.
Thinking of you all & remembering all the “good” times with Joyce & the whole family. We have been friends for years going back to young adults.
We are sorry we are not going to be able to attend the service on Monday evening but OUR thoughts to ALL of you are with you at this time and for years to come. Please keep in touch.
Just to say you’re in my daily prayers
Joyce, we will miss you and your sense of humor. Always quick with a response and smile. Never heard a complaint no matter how hard life was for you. May you find peace now, with Dick, Betsy and your sister.