Joyce Tolan Puebla

Joyce Tolan Puebla, 72, of Beaver Falls, entered eternal rest on December 10, 2020, enveloped in love after a courageous battle with brain cancer. A world traveler, published author, teacher of Spanish, lover of language, witty conversationalist, avid reader, and Boggle champion; she lived a life full of joy. Joyce was born on June 18, 1948 in Meadville, PA to the late Francis and Phylllis (Smith) Tolan. Joyce was the beloved mother to her three girls: Janette (Benjamin) Marnik of Beaver Falls, PA; Erin (Jeffrey) Ciccone of Fairport, NY; and Melanie (Joseph) Egan of Ambler, PA. Her most cherished role was being “Tati” to her seven grandchildren: Emma Marnik, Max Marnik, and Sam Marnik; Annie Ciccone, Noah Ciccone, and Zachary Ciccone; and August Egan. She was the older sister of John (Linda) Tolan, Patrick (Virginia Evans) Tolan, Diane (Dave) Bahrt, Francis (Robbin) Tolan, Denise (William) Shaeffer, the late Thomas (Judy) Tolan, Charles (Laura) Tolan, and Mary Kay (Jeffrey) Ams, and an aunt to dozens. She was the treasured twin sister of Janet (the late Cecil) Furer. A committed follower of Jesus Christ, Joyce epitomized her favorite verse “Rejoice in the Lord Always”. Donations can be made in her honor to the On Eagles Wings Ministry in Nicaragua where the Joy of Joyce Mother and Child Center is being built in her name. www.oneagleswingministry.org. Joyce will be laid to rest in Freeport Cemetery in Freeport, PA following a private service

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