Joyce Mae Tolle 1942-2023

Joyce was born April 30, 1942, in Rumford, Maine, a daughter of the late Frank and Doris Young Kidder, and came to the Youngstown area in 1966.

Joyce was a dedicated wife and mother, and briefly worked outside the home at several nursing homes throughout the Valley in the activity department.

Mrs. Tolle was a member of Western Reserve United Methodist Church.

She loved to sew and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Joyce leaves to forever cherish her memory, her five children, Debbie (Dave) Fellows of Austintown, Richard L. Tolle Jr. of Warren, DeLayne (Steve) Medovich of Austintown, Daniel Tolle of Austintown and Darra Tolle (Dave Szkoda) of Pittsburgh, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Dana Fellows, Eric Tolle, Michael Tolle, Dakota (Britnee) Ledsome, Hunter Ledsome, Catlin Tolle and Emily Miller; seven great-grandchildren, Lacey, Dakota Jr., Aida, Noah, Michael, Kenslee and Isiah; three sisters, Judith Hogan of Bangor, Maine, Janice (George) Crouse of Brewer, Maine and Jean (Tom) Martin of Brewer, Maine; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Joyce will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Her husband of 59 years, Richard L. Tolle, whom she married Aug. 19, 1959, passed away Feb. 25, 2018.

Family and friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, where a funeral service will take place at 5 p.m.

Interment will take place in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, where Joyce will be laid to rest with her beloved husband.

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