PHOENIX, AZ - Joyce Roeske passed away peacefully at Sherman
Home | Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ Thursday, June 11, 2020, surrounded
by loved ones.
Born January 5, 1937 in Wellsville, N.Y., Joyce was the
daughter of Frank and Eleanor Clemens, both deceased.
Joyce graduated from Wellsville Central High School in 1955.
She attended Alfred State College.
On April 21, 1956 in Wellsville, she married Donald Roeske,
who predeceased her June 21, 2005.
Joyce is survived by four children, Kim Marie (Tim) Ketchner
of San Antonio, Texas, Daniel Frank (Kelly) Roeske of Fleming Island, Fla.,
Anne Elizabeth (Ken) Splitt of Berger, MO and David Matthew (Jodi) Roeske of
Phoenix, AZ. Joyce is also survived by nine beautiful grandchildren, Jennifer
(Mark) Meinke, Ryan (Tana) Ketchner, Katie (Kayle) Ballew, Matt (Meli) Rehagen,
Donald Roeske, Amanda (Austin) Bell, Hannah Roeske, Jacob Roeske and Nate
Roeske; and six great-grandchildren she dearly loved, Madison Meinke, Natalie
Connery, Beau Ketchner, Alex Ballew, Stella Ketchner and Oliver Ballew. She is
also survived by special nephew, Mike (Sallyanne) Kinder; as well as many other
nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Joyce was
predeceased by one sister, Gretchen Jones; nephew, Tom Kinder; and several
other extended family members.
Don and Joyce spent their years together loving each other,
being wonderful parents, playing cards, and getting into shenanigans with their
many lifelong friends.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the
Allegany County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 26 Jefferson
St., Wellsville, N.Y. 14895; or Sherman Home / Hospice of the Valley, 5801 E.
Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054; or any charity of the donor's choice.
