Joyce E. Thomas 1955-2025

Joyce was born Sept. 24, 1955, in Youngstown, a daughter of Andrew and Lois Boulton Hartman.

She graduated from Struthers High School in 1973 and married Daniel Thomas on April 19, 1975. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

Joyce found her happiness in homemaking and raising her family. She loved to shop, especially for a good bargain or thrifted item. She was a collector of many things, including trinkets, oddities, newspaper clippings and random information. She was quiet by nature but was quick-witted with a good sense of humor. She enjoyed going to the movies and live music performances, and spending time with her grandson.

She leaves behind her husband, Daniel; her two daughters, Stacey (Kevin) Finch of Clayton and Diane (Edward) Dick of Brunswick; and her cherished grandson, Eddy Dick, who fondly called her “Granny Elaine.”

She is also survived by her brother, Bob (Ruth) Hartman of Youngstown; sisters, Rita (Patrick) Houk of Salem and Mary Ann Turney (partner Jose) of Mineral Ridge; her mother-in-law, Eleanor Thomas; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Tarajack and Dolly Muntean; brother-in-law, Gary Muntean; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Gary and Bill; her father-in-law, Richard Thomas; and her brother-in-law, Steve Tarajack.

A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers.

Friends and family may call prior to the prayer service, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Clemente Funeral Home, 700 Fifth St., Struthers, 44471.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ClementeFuneralHomes@gmail.com.

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