J. Joyce Rickley, 97 of Franciscan Manor, formerly a resident of Baden since 1950, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Franciscan Manor. She was born February 10, 1922 in Bessemer, PA, daughter of the late Joseph C. and Louise Mary (Gretchen) Ferk.
Joyce retired from the nursing profession with 35 years of compassionate service at the Dixmont State Mental Hospital. In her pastime she enjoyed crafting. She also felt fortunate to have traveled through 49 of the United States driving her 30 foot RV. Joyce was a member of the Economy Senior Citizens Group and the Church of Christ, Coraopolis.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband: Harry “Buz” Rickley; her son: Gary; sister: Mary Spincic; brother: Joseph C. Ferk, Jr. and a nephew: Joseph C. Ferk.
Joyce is survived by a nephew: Larry Ferk of Florida and Wesley Spincic of Texas.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon at the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). A brief service will conclude the time of gathering. Private interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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