JOYCE V. SMITH, 61 years of Fawn Grove, PA, died on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson, MD. Born on October 26, 1955 in Hanover, PA, she was a daughter of the late George Washington and Marilynn Victoria (Leppo) Smith and a 1973 graduate of North Harford High School in Pylesville, MD. A longtime resident of Harford County, MD, Joyce had moved to Fawn Grove in 1990.

Joyce recently retired in January of this year due to her illness after 44 years of employment work as an IT Specialist at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

She had coached and umpired recreational league baseball and softball games for local teams, had volunteered for the Mason Dixon Fair and enjoyed calling bingo. A member of St. Mary Catholic Parish, she also had been affiliated and served as treasurer for the Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company. In addition, Joyce enjoyed shooting pool and bowling.

She is survived by:
A sister, Karen L. Roupe and her husband, Eugene of Fawn Grove, PA.

Three brothers-
David E. Smith and his wife, Barb of Abbottstown, PA
Phillip G. Smith of Seven Valleys, PA
Wayne A. Smith and his wife, Margaret of Gettysburg, PA

Numerous loving nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Smith in 1978.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, PA. Funeral staff will be outside assisting with parking during services.

A Mass of Christian Burial with interment will be held on Thursday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, 1021 St. Mary’s Road, Pylesville, MD with Reverend Mark Lanoue as celebrant.

Her family would appreciate memorial contributions to the American Pancreatic Association, PO Box 352406, Miami, FL 33135. www.american-pancreatic-association.org