Joyce M. Engel, 79, of Stebbins Road, Silver Creek, died Friday, June 26, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Silver Creek, on June 14, 1936, the daughter of the late Nelson and Edna M. (Newton) Cross.
Mrs. Engel was a graduate of Silver Creek High School, worked for the former New York Telephone in Silver Creek and the former Petri Baking Products, Silver Creek. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church and enjoyed watching television, birds and lighted outdoor decorations. Mrs. Engel especially enjoyed the company of her cat "Morris."
Survivors include her husband Louis J. Engel of Silver Creek, two daughters, Linda (Stephen) Douglas, of Silver Creek, Bev Engel, of Arkwright, two sons Robert (Korrie) Engel, of Fredonia, Rodney "Char" Engel, of Arkwright, three sisters, Carol (Erva) Garnsey, of Silver Creek, Marilyn Ralph, of Derby, Dora (Donald) Gage, of Silver Creek and a brother, Ronald (Diane) Cross, of Silver Creek. Also surviving are a sister-in-law Irene Welch, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by an infant sister Beverly Cross and a brother Marvin Cross.
There will be no visitation observed, and private services will be at the convenience of family, with Rev. Thomas Burian, pastor of First United Presbyterian Church, Silver Creek, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, town of Hanover.
The family suggests memorial donations may be made either to the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, 7540 North Gale Street, Westfield, NY 14787 or to Hanover Hose Co. 1 % Steve Peters, 11919 Hanover Road, Silver Creek, NY 14136 or to the Charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
To post condolences, go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
Obituary from the Dunkirk Observer
