Joyce Miriam Sickels

I did my student teaching with Mrs. Sickels at Freeman School in 1968. I used many lessons I learned from her during my 29 years of teaching in Phillipsburg. She had a huge influence on my life and I have always considered myself lucky to have learned from her. She was remarkable!

So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. When I was very young & the church was on S. Main St, I remember thinking Joyce was God. ( I was very little) My mom,Joyce Strauss, will be sad to hear this . Joyce was very good at sendind my mom little notes, since she is now at Slate Belt Nursing Home. RIP ,Joyce.You will be missed.

Joyce was also my kindergarten teacher. I loved her so much. She was a customer at Phillipsburg Pharmacy where I work. She told me I had to call her Joyce; otherwise, she wouldn't talk to me. I knew that would never happen. She gave me one of her favorite books. I will treasure that book the rest of my life. Rest in peace, Joyce. Debbie Zentrick Stefano

Joyce was also my kindergarten teacher and how grateful I am to have had one of the kindest women to have made my first year of school very memorable.

Sixty-five years ago, Mrs. Sickels was my teacher at Freeman School. I never forgot what a wonderful and beautiful woman she was. I enjoyed reading the newspaper article about her 100th birthday celebration. That made me smile. Rest in peace dear Lady, Heaven certainly has a new Angel.

Joyce was my kindergarten teacher. Even at that young age, I was inspired by her. Later I would become a teacher in Phillipsburg School District. It was wonderful working with Joyce.She was a wonderful human being and mentor. Sending prayers to her family.

Mrs. Sickels was my kindergarten teacher in 1954. I did not want to go to school. My dad carried me in to the classroom, with my head buried in his shoulder. As dad talked to Mrs. Sickels I peaked over his back. "Toys, " I said. "There are toys here. " Mrs. Sickels made learning fun. I am now a college professor. There are times someone at church says "my daughter is only a kindergarten teacher." My reply: "kindergarten teachers are the most important educators, more important than me....

Joyce, what can I say? You have inspired me for the past 27 I have been a member of Grace Church. You taught me so much about faith. You will be missed.