Joyce Matthai

1941 - 2021

Joyce Catherine Matthai, age 79, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Baltimore she was the daughter of the late Rev. Harry Hager and Ruth Hoover Hager. She is survived by her husband Wayne W. Matthai and one son David Matthai and his wife Nancy of Yardley, PA. There are two grandsons, Andrew Louis Matthai and James Wayne Matthai. She was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Elaine Robbins. She was a 1959 graduate of Westminster High School in Westminster, MD, and had been an office manager and technician in a dental office. Joyce and Wayne (Sr. P&G Manager) traveled extensively living in Japan for four years and visiting Asia and Europe as well as all of the 50 states. She loved animals and enjoyed viewing Elk, Deer, Bear, Fox, and Bobcats which abounded at their home in Golden CO. She also enjoyed cooking and was affectionately known as the "Admiral of the household". No formal services are planned at this time. Cremation followed her death. A memorial service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, MD 21811 Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home.