Ethel L. (Eiting) Joyce

Ethel L. Joyce

Age 95, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Wesley Ridge Retirement Community in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Ethel was born August 7, 1926 in Minster, Ohio to the late Bernard & Catherine (Barlege) Eiting. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, James Joyce, in 2020; and by a daughter, Mary Kay Joyce.

Ethel was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. She retired as a Registered Nurse; was a member of the Good Samaritan Alumni Association; and she was active with Sister Cities.

Ethel is survived by four children, Michael (Laura) Joyce, Peter (Manfang) Joyce, David (Namie) Joyce & Susan (Chris) Sabo; and by eight grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 23, at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 East National Road, Vandalia. The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Tipp City.

In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made in memory of Ethel to the donor’s favorite charity.