Joyce Marie Funkhouser, 92 formerly of New Brighton and more recently of Monaca, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024, at Cambridge Falls Senior Living of Wampum. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Helen (Dishler) Chandler, her husband Donald Funkhouser, her sister Susan Boettner, and her brother Harold Chandler, Jr.. She is survived by her loving daughter, Vicki (John) Burchett, and her granddaughters, Lesley and Carley Hupp, four great-grandchildren, Trente, Troy, Timothy, and Tayliyah, and a great-great-grandson, Zion James.

Born and raised in New Brighton, Joyce proudly graduated from New Brighton High School with the class of 1950. On December 16, 1950, Joyce married the love of her life, Donald Funkhouser, embarking on a shared journey filled with love and devotion until his passing.

For many years, she was a well-known fixture at the former Puritan Drug Store in New Brighton, where her warm smile and caring nature made her more than just an employee; she was a friend to all who crossed the threshold.

A woman of faith, Joyce was a faithful member of the Beaver Falls Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

She found solace and pleasure in sewing, knitting, crocheting, and cooking. Family events were made all the more special with her delicious, lovingly prepared meals.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great grandmother.

Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her, yet her memory will be celebrated and kept alive in the stories shared, the crafts cherished, and the family traditions continued.

Per her request, she will be laid to rest privately next to her late husband, Donald in Grove Cemetery of New Brighton.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.