Joyce McDonough

Joyce McDonough obituary, LaFayette, NY

Joyce McDonough

Joyce McDonough Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Homes - Syracuse on May 25, 2023.

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Obituary of Joyce (Gilfilian) McDonough
Joyce Gilfilian McDonough formally of Marcellus NY and Reidsville NC passed peacefully on May 22,2023.
Joyce was pre deceased by her husband Paul McDonough, daughter Dianna McDonough Troup, her parents Rowena and Clifford and her brothers Gordon, Gerald, and Earl.
She is survived by her children Craig Coleman (Trish), Paul McDonough, Dawn McDonough, Debra McDonough (Greg), sisters Karen Knapp (Marty) and Judith Bryant (Jim) 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at St. Patrick's cemetery in Otisco Saturday May 27, 2023 at 10 AM with a simple reception to follow at the St. Patrick's Church Hall. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Navarino Fire Department, Marcellus Ambulance, or Marcellus Fire Department Auxiliary
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