Joy Strouse Obituary
Joy Marie Strouse, 80, of Reading, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Reading Hospital.
Born July 11, 1942, in Easton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Waldo and Jeanne (Muschlitz) Strouse.
Joy graduated from Easton High School in 1960 and the former Kutztown State College in 1964.
She was a teacher for the Daniel Boone School District, Reading, for over 32 years. After retirement, she worked in the library of Reading Area Community College.
Joy enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and attending dinner shows.
She was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Catholic Church, Reading.
Surviving are two sisters, Fay A. Gilder, of Bangor and Wanda A. Hughes, of Easton; seven nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Jane E. Stout.
Services will be held at 2pm Wednesday in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. Call Wednesday 1-2pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 30386, Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.cancer.org or The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042 www.healthyanimalcenter.org
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Ann Smith
May 6, 2023
Joy was always a treasure to know since childhood... I'm sad to know she's no longer here. Rest in peace Joy
Stan Werkheiser
May 2, 2023
Sorry, to have read about Joy's passing. I remember her from Kleinhans Street. She was a very nice person and always took time to talk to you. May she rest in peace and God's love comfort her family.
Mary Ann Houptley (E.H.S. Classmate)
May 2, 2023
So sorry to hear of Joy's passing. May she rest in eternal peace.
David Krall
April 30, 2023
Miss Strouse was my 4th grade teacher. I was learning how to play saxophone. Miss Strouse brought her trumpet in around Christmas time and we did a duet together. I will never forget that. Loved her as a teacher!
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AnnMarie Effinger-Alderman
April 29, 2023
If it weren't for her being so patient, I would never have learned multiplication! Gone but not forgotten. May God welcome you to His garden.
Lori Dean Berk
April 29, 2023
My deepest sympathies to the family of Miss Strouse. She was my fourth grade teacher at Daniel Boone. I remember her fondly especially riding her motorcycle .
Kathy (Fizz) Rhoads
April 29, 2023
My deepest sympathies to Joy's family and friends. Joy was a special person and will be deeply missed.
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April 29, 2023
My condolences to Joy's family. Joy was a member of "The Yocum Library Family." I worked with Joy, mostly on weekends. When ever we had an event Joy was eager to dress up and join in the fun. Joy and I retired about the same time. I did run into her a few times and we would catch up on Yocum Family news. Joy liked her Facebook and was always sending me jokes. Joy was a friend and I will miss her. RIP Joy.
Kathy (Fizz) Rhoads
April 29, 2023
My deepest sympathies to Joy's family and friends. Sharing in your sadness as you grieve. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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