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Joyce A. Boyle 1943-2018

MINERAL RIDGE — Joyce Ann Boyle, 75, of Mineral Ridge, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at her residence, after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born April 17, 1943, in Girard, the daughter of Jack and Elsie Garthwaite Hargate.

She was a member of the Packard Electric golf league and the Thursday Gals on the Greens at Hidden Oaks, where she enjoyed golfing, but more importantly causing a ruckus with her best friend, Linda Blevins. She was also a member of the Niles Moose Lodge. She enjoyed golfing, bowling and roller skating, where she met her husband of 54 years.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, Robert Boyle, whom she married Aug. 24, 1963; her sister, Bonnie (Joseph) Rossi of Niles; sister-in-law, Bonnie James of Niles; her nieces, Joann Boyle, Linda (George) Nichols, Gladys James and Melissa James; nephews, Daniel Boyle, David (Tammy) Boyle, Kelly (Cheryl) Boyle, Thomas (Jane) Rossi and Joseph F. Rossi III; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; four great-great-nephews; one great-great-niece; and her dogs, Will and Grace.

She was preceded in death by her parents; nephew, Michael Skendrovich; and nieces, Sharon Fink and Nicole Boyle.

Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Funeral services will be 4 pm. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery

The family wishes to give a special thank you to Bonnie James, who was like a sister to her, and to Joann Boyle, Gladys James, Melissa James and Cheryl Boyle, who were like daughters to her, for their compassion and care to help her on her journey home. Also, a special thanks to Hospice of the Valley in Boardman for their dedication and support.

Material contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, Ohio 44512.

Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Family and friends can light a candle, sign the guest book and send email condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.

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