Joyce L. Bleem, 82, formerly of West Corydon Street, Bradford, passed away January 9, 2022, at the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born in Bradford, on May 27, 1939, a daughter of the late Carmen and Dorothy (Sloppy) Rizzo.
Joyce was a 1957 graduate of Bradford High School.
She worked at McCourt Label, upon the birth of her children she was a stay at home mother. She then returned to work at McCourt Label until her retirement in 2004, with over 23 years of service.
She enjoyed bowling at Byllye Lanes, traveling to the casinos, spending most Tuesday's with her closet childhood friends, and had many adventures with her Scottish Lass, Annette. Her happiest moments were spending time with the family, and at her children and grandchildren's events.
Joyce is survived by two daughters, Dody Bleem, of Bradford, and Lori (Tim) Keane, of Wellsboro, two sons, Thomas (Susan) Bleem Jr., of Saegertown, and Carmen (Johnna) Bleem, of Lewis Run, one sister, Janet (the late Michael) Vinelli, of Bradford, 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death, by her parents, infant son, William Bleem, one sister Joan Eschrich, and one great-granddaughter, Ryann Lynn Pineda.
Friends will be received, and expected to wear a mask, on Wednesday January 12, 2022, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, at 6:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Raymond Gramata, Pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Entombment will be in St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4261 1600 Penisula Drive Suite 15, Erie PA, 16505, American Cancer Society, 2115 West 38th St., Erie PA, 16508, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com