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- JOYCE EMILY WITKOP, age 90, was called to her heavenly home on December 24, 2018 at Sheridan Manor, Town of Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 9, 1928; daughter of the late Elwin and Mildred (Adams) Collins, of Ransomville. Joyce was united in marriage to Robert B. Witkop, of Pekin, on September 17, 1949, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in North Tonawanda, where they remained lifelong members. Joyce had worked for National Grinding Wheel, in North Tonawanda, and also at the Sparella Garment Factory, in Niagara Falls, for a short time. Later in life, she enjoyed working for many local farmers, harvesting their fruits and vegetables. Joyce is survived by her husband, and was predeceased by a sister, Louise Small, of Amherst. Friends are invited to attend a service, conducted by the Rev. Ernest Green, on Friday (December 28) at 7:00 p.m. in the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Interment will take place in the North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY. There will be no prior visitation.
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