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2025
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JOYCE ZELINSKI Obituary
Joyce worked at the Galeton Production Plant and was a waitress for many years at the Log Cabin Restaurant and the Hunting Valley Inn. She was a member of the Moose Lodge # 1147 where she held multiple positions and received several degrees. She loved spending time with her family and her grand dogs: Abby and Allman.
Joyce is survived by a son: Robert (Michelle) Zelinski of Wellsboro; daughter: Sherri (Glenn Shumway) Summerson of Wellsboro; sister-in-law: Frances Zelinski; grandchildren: Angela (Jimmy) Summerson, Jay (Ashley) Summerson, Talas Mahon; great grandchildren: Austin Summerson, Mackenzie Summerson and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by an infant daughter: Dawn Marie Zelinski; brothers: Charles Beiling, James Beiling; sisters: Alverda Furman, Martha Doud, and Barbara Burchell. A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 19 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. The family would like to thank the Green Home and special thanks to Bev, Makenzie and Dustin.
Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Green Home Activities Department, 37 Central Ave. Wellsboro, PA 16901. www.carletonfh.com
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Judith Shuster
November 3, 2025
I worked with Joyce at the Log Cabin, she was a great friend.
Cinda Heck Goff, Hickory NC
April 19, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Judy McDaniel Shuster
April 16, 2025
I worked with Joyce at the Log Cabin, she was a great friend, prayers for her family.
Gina Brown
April 16, 2025
Dear Sherri & Glenn ~ I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mother. May God bless her soul and grant her eternal peace. With heartfelt sympathy
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