David G. Joy

David G. Joy

David Joy Obituary

Visit the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home - Pottsville website to view the full obituary.

David G. Joy, 65, a resident at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill Nursing Center, Pottsville, died Tuesday, January 13, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill-East.

He was born on August 23, 1960, a son of the late John S. Sr. and Grace M. Luppino Joy.

He attended to Pottsville Area High School.

He was a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

Surviving are his brother, John S. Joy, Jr., Frackville and cousins.

Private cremation arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, James B. Humphrey, F.D., Pottsville. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

James E. Humphrey Funeral Home - Pottsville

1112 West Market Street, Pottsville, PA 17901

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