Joyce Lazar Kern

Joyce Lazar Kern
Joyce Lazar Kern, 79, of Seemsville, PA, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2010. With her her husband and children at her side, she passed peacefully at home. She was the wife of James Everett Kern, Sr. They were married 58 years this past September. Born September 2, 1931 in Miller Heights, Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Baldezar and Anna Lazar. She was a member and very active at her church, St. Peters United Church of Christ, Seemsville. Joyce worked as a waitress at the former Walps Restaurant, Allentown, the former Kings Seafood Restaurant, Bethlehem, and the NCACC Bookstore before retiring. Prior to that, she worked in the billing office of the Bethlehem Steel Corp., Bethlehem. Through the years, Joyce volunteered with Daffodill Days for the American Cancer Society, Missionary Society and as a mentor at her church. Survivors: Along with her husband she is survived by daughters, Deborah J. Evans of Seemsville, PA, Diane L. Schoch of Bethelhem, PA; son, James E. Kern, Jr., of Seemsville, PA; grandchildren, Blake, Cody, Kristen, and James; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Brylee, and Henry. She was predeceased by her grandson, Joel Evans. Sister, Margaret Bell of Northampton, PA; brother, Richard Lazar of Bethlehem, PA. Services: Funeral will be held at St. Peters UCC. 8142 Vally View Road, Seemsville, Friday, November 12, 2010 at 11 a.m. with a calling hour from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown, PA. Arrangements are being handled by Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, PA and online condolences may be made at schislerfuneralhomes.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Joyces grandson, Joel Evans, to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, LV Branch, 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109.