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Joyce Chappius Obituary
Albion: Joyce Chappius, age 93, passed away June 6, 2025. Joyce was born October 28, 1931 in Plattsburgh, NY a daughter of the late Frederick Dealy and Sheila Holman. Joyce was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and Ladies of Charity. Joyce enjoyed dressing up for parties, going out to lunch with the Busy Buddies and bird watching. Her greatest love was spending time with her family.
Predeceased by her husband Paul Chappius Sr., brothers Frederick Dealy Jr., Milford Dealy and sisters Mildred Holman and Marlane Banker
Joyce is survived by her children Donna (Brian) Carpenter, Barbara (Michael) Papili, Douglas (Sandra) Chappius, Carol Ettinger, Paul (Francesca) Chappius Jr., Joseph (Tammie) Chappius, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers Marvin (Pam) Lindley, Martin (Denise) Holman, sister Joan Bruce and several nieces and nephews.
Joyce’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes 21 W. Avenue, Albion, on Tuesday June 10, from 4:00-7:00. Joyce’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Church 106 S. Main St. Albion, on Wednesday June 11, at 10:00am.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas 106 S. Main St. Albion, NY 14411
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