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Joyce Barowski Obituary

Joyce Barowski, 59, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at her home.

Born Jan. 6, 1962, in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of Edward and Roberta (Wishnefsky) Barowski, of Shenandoah Heights.

Joyce was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School.

She held many jobs throughout her life including a nurses aide, some clerical work, and most recently she did logistics for Safelite Auto Glass, Hazleton.

Outside of work, Joyce enjoyed going fishing and she loved animals and especially butterflies. You could find her on Wednesdays walking around Hometown Auction.

Besides her parents, she leaves behind a son, Tyler Wierzalis, Shenandoah Heights; a brother, Mark Barowski with Michelle, Walnutport; a niece, Alexa Barowski; and Joyce's dear friend, Kayte Lally.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. by Deacon Jack Quirk. For further information, please visit www.oravitzhomeforfunerals.com.

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

Published by Republican & Herald on Dec. 12, 2021.

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40 N Jardin St,, Shenandoah, PA 17976

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