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Joyce was born in Roaring Spring, Blair County, PA on June 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Walter Smith and Helen Snyder.
She worked locally as a waitress for the former Pottsville Club for 22 years, then went on to work for and retire from Avenues. Joyce was a collector of Elvis Presley memorabilia, along with a wide variety of other knick-knacks and dolls. She always enjoyed a good card game or bingo with her friends.
Joyce was a former member of St. John the Baptist Church in Pottsville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis "Fritz" Gavaletz in 2022, and by a sister, Karen Donahue.
Surviving are her children, Francis Gavaletz and his wife Dale of Auburn; Mikaela Gavaletz, Pottsville and Joseph E. Gavaletz and his wife Monica of Pottsville.
Three grandchildren, Adam, Aaron and Katriona, six great grandchildren, Ava Jane Gavaletz-Smith, Maxwell Gavaletz, Scarlet Gavaletz, Benny Gavaletz, Nolan Gavaletz and Henry Gavaletz, along with nieces and nephews survive.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 from 9-11 AM at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 West Market Street, Pottsville. Joyce will be laid to rest at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville following graveside services at 12:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hillside SPCA in Joyce's Memory.
You may leave an online condolence at www.schlitzerallenpugh.com
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