Joyce Newhoff, age 91, originally of New Castle Pennsylvania, passed away on February 13, 2018. She died in the home she loved and lived in since 1997. Her parents, Morris and Sylvia Rizika, and brother, Edward Rizika proceeded in death. She is survived by her daughter Ellen Hartman, her son, Paul Newhoff, granddaughter, Sarah Tatnall and great-grandson, Joseph Tatnall. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Joyce earned her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University where she also met her husband, Joseph Newhoff. They married and moved to Greenwich Village, New York, and later to Long Island to start their family. When they parted ways, Joyce began her career as a proofreader for Newsday where she worked for the next 30 years. She retired in 1991 and moved to Carmel, Indiana in 1996.
Joyce was an avid fisherman and you could frequently find her out on Long Island Sound with her pole in the water waiting for a bite. She shared this experience with her granddaughter Sarah. She also loved to garden and loved plants and trees of all kinds. She just planted a new tree in her yard in August and cared for it like her own child.
She loved her family and especially her great-grandson, Joseph. We are all so fortunate that she was able to enjoy all our time together.
We would like to welcome friends to visit us at Joyce’s home at 9929 Hamblin Ct. Sunday, February 18 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for a celebration of her life. Refreshments, photos and good memories will be shared.
T. Kelly says
My condolences to the family. May fond memories from a life well lived (91 years) bring you joy. Psalms 90:10 says, “The span of our life is 70 years, or 80 if one is especially strong”. I hope you draw comfort from these memories, comfort from family and friends, and comfort from God during this difficult time, and know that by means of a resurrection, God is eager to restore life to those who have fallen asleep in death (John 5:28, 29).
Cynthia Brunk says
I am saddened to hear of Joyce’s passing. While I met her through a mutual friend, she was always a delight to talk to and loved her independence. Such an inspiration! She will be missed.
Tim Berglund says
February 26, 2019
It’s strange. Today for no particular reason, I thought of Joyce. I decided to google her name and to my shock, this obituary appeared.
I only knew Joyce for a handful of years. I phased out of her life in 2002, I occasionally think about her from time to time. She was a very interesting person & I enjoyed her outlook on life. She had some memorable things to say. Many that I think back on that make me smile. Sometimes we didn’t see eye to eye but for the most part, we respected each other. Joyce is someone I’ll never forget and always be greatful to have had in my life. She once told me, “we are only here to be memories for our kids, grandkids & friends.”
My sincere condolences to L, Sarah & Paul. She was fortunate to have you all in her life. She loved you guys.
After the pain of her departure, You’ll have great memories and dreams of her and count myself fortunate to have loved her as you did. God Bless you all…
Tim
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