Joyce M. Knepper

Joyce M. (Weston) Knepper, RN, 83 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale
Born Saturday, February 15, 1941 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William, and Marian (McLaughlin) Weston.  Joyce was also predeceased by; her beloved husband, Earl William "Bill" Knepper on Nov. 21, 2021; granddaughter; Sarah Jane Moyer; sister, Ruth Morgan; brother, Billy Weston.

Surviving are; daughter, Lisa J. Moyer and her husband William with whom she resided; son, William D. Knepper and his wife Melissa both of Weatherly;  brother, Donald Weston; sisters, Shirley Ann Hinkle wife of Henry of Weatherly, Marian David of Arizona; grandchildren, William Moyer and his fiancée Samantha Snyder, Rebecca Ormiston wife of Christian, Samantha Knepper and her fiancé Joseph Moreira; great grandchildren, Oliver, and Archer Ormiston.  Many nieces and nephews also survive Joyce.

A Weatherly High School graduate, Joyce matriculated to St. Luke's School of Nursing, and had worked as a nurse for over 40 years, spending much of her tenure at Weatherwood. A member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Weatherly, Joyce was a talented musician who enjoyed playing the piano, and organ.  Joyce loved going on family fishing trips to  Canada.  Joyce was a terrific baker and took great pleasure in sharing her cookies, and cakes with friends and family. Joyce also enjoyed crocheting. Joyce also served as team mom during her husband Bill's successful tenure as Weatherly High School basketball coach.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 10 o'clock A.M. from Centenary United Methodist Church located at 30 Carbon Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania.  Rev. Ed Unangst to officiate.

Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., and again on Tuesday morning in church from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Joyce's name to:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
4550 Montgomery Ave.
Suite 1100 North
Bethesda Maryland 20814

Online condolences or a fond memory of Joyce may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com