Joyce Ulmer Obituary
Joyce A Ulmer, 67, of Columbia PA, took the lords hand on December 26, 2025 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Lancaster Pa she was the daughter of Glenn and MaryJane Leighty.
Joyce graduated from McCaskey High School and Co-Op program in1979 which led her into her passion of taking care of residents in different nursing facilities in Lancaster and Columbia. Joyce would later meet the love of her life at Conestoga Pines Swimming Pool.
Joyce and Jerry would later celebrate 45 wonderful years of marriage.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband Reverend Jerry Ulmer, son Matthew Ulmer husband of Morgan Ulmer, six grand children and one great grand child.
The celebration of life will be held on Thursday January 8th 2026 at 2:00pm at The Lancaster Nursing and Rehab Center 900 East King Street Lancaster Pa.
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Matthew Ulmer
January 12, 2026
I love you mom always and forever
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January 6, 2026
Joyce remembering the good times we had working at St. John Herr's Estate as PCA's. You are in good hands now.
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