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Joyce M. "Millie" Long, 85, of Williamstown passed away Friday evening, January 5, 2024 at the Pottsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Born in Wiconisco, February 26, 1938, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Irma Welker.
Joyce was a retired seamstress from the local garment industry.
She was a very active member of the former Evangelical Congregational Church, Williamstown, where she served on the church board.
Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. She took great pride in the appearance of her home. Joyce will be fondly remembered by her family for always capturing memories with the many pictures she took over the years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Long, 2002; a great grandson, Josiah Viera, 2018; numerous siblings.
Surviving are her daughter, Debra A. Bohner (G. David), Hegins; three grandchildren, Lisa Martin (Paul II), Oklahoma, Jennifer Viera-Pysher (Elizabeth), Hegins, and James Bohner (Shelly), Harrisburg; six great grandchildren, Kirstin and Caleb Martin, Daisha Viera, Christian and Wyatt Bohner, and Cassandra Soi; one brother, Raymond Welker (Goldie), Wiconisco; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home. A viewing will be held from 10-11 AM at the chapel. Following the service, Joyce will privately be laid to rest in the Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco.
Memorial donations in Joyce's name can be made to the Faith Evangelical Congregational Church, 543 Center Street, Wiconisco, PA 17097.
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