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Joyce CLARKE

1941 - 2019

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

Joyce CLARKE Obituary

CLARKE, Joyce Ann Joyce Ann Cummings Young Clarke, age 78, passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at the Worthington Christian Village in Columbus, OH. Joyce was born on Jan. 10, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late Merle Cummings Sr. and Jeanette Murphy Cummings Haines; also preceded in death by her brother, Merle Cummings, sister-in-law Judith Cummings, and her sister Connie Cummings Miller. She is survived by her daughters Patricia (Dan) Young Ludwig and Teresa (Bill) Young; grandchildren Christopher Young, Lauren Ludwig and David Ludwig; sister Barbara (Dan) Bettinger; and several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and step-children. Joyce was a 1959 graduate from Stivers High School in Dayton, attended WSU while working as hair designer, and was the owner of Cutaway Hair Salon in Huber Heights. All throughout her life, she served the local community by substitute teaching, feeding the homeless, volunteering as a hospital Chaplin, singing in the choir at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church as well as volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in Dayton. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with and caring for her family throughout the years as a daughter, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. A memorial mass Dec. 21, 10 a.m. Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dayton. Visitation 9 a.m. and 1 hour after services in the Trinity Center. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Joyce's memory to Worthington Christian Village @ https://wcv.org/charitable-giving/ or Ohio's Hospice of Dayton @ https://www.hospiceofdayton.org/donations/.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 18, 2019.

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Bruce Umminger

December 12, 2024

Still missing you but the memories remain.

Joseph Fiala

January 19, 2020

We remembered to pray for Joyce at a Mass that was celebrated at Worthington Christian home this last Tuesday, Jan 14th. It was an honor and pleasure to visit her on Tuesday afternoons for the months she was in Columbus and she appreciated readings from Scripture and received the sacraments devoutly. She was quite aware of her situation and was at peace with her hope and faith in Christ.

Anna Lischke ( Malloy )

January 6, 2020

Joyce was one of my favorite people. I met her when I married Pat Malloy in 1962. I was privileged to be around the Cummings family throughout the years. Had many great times. Joyce was a great Facebook pal. We would see each other occasionally , mostly sad events. I will miss her and I wish the family my deepest condolences.

Daniel Coleman

December 19, 2019

Joyce and I attended Stivers and graduated together in May 1959. She seem to always be right across the aisle from me during Home Room the whole time we were at Stivers. I always had to laugh when her and I would be talking. She ALWAYS called me David even though my name was Daniel (Dan). She even signed my Senior Yearbook when we graduated and made her wishes to a David. We laughed about that a lot. The last time I saw Joyce was at our 20 year Reunion 1979. Due to moving around and everything, we never crossed paths anymore. My brother (Stivers Class of 1958) told me about her passing earlier this week. Even though Joyce and I hadn't seen each for so long, I was quite saddened to hear of her passing. We always had a good time at school. I extend my deepest sympathies to her family at this sad time. May her family find solace knowing that she is now with the Creator.

Ron and Pat Sager

December 18, 2019

We didn't have the opportunity to know each other very well as children but I am so glad that we connected with her in our later life. We grew to love Joyce from our visits with her and had the privilege of spending some time with her in the last two or three years. Rest in Peach my cousin.

Bruce Umminger

December 18, 2019

Joyce was one of the most kind and loving persons I have met in life. She was a leader at Stivers High School whom we all looked up to and admired. I am so grateful that I knew her as a classmate and friend throughout life, especially the past ten or so years when we shared so much on Facebook. She represents a life well lived. I am missing her.

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21

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9:00 a.m.

OH

Dec

21

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dayton

OH

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