Joyce Husak

POLAND — Joyce A. Husak, 70, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family. 

Joyce was born July 25, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of Thaddeus and Annabelle Stark Schiffer. 

She was a 1971 graduate of Boardman High School and was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family.

Joyce enjoyed going to garage sales and bingo. She was an excellent cook and baker, and loved family gatherings around the table. In turn, she loved a good fish fry. Ultimately, her favorite thing was spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards and games.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Michael A. Husak of Poland, whom she married Aug. 11, 1971; daughter, Sheila (Shawn) Algaier of Salem; son, Michael T. (Katy) Husak of Youngstown; brothers, Joseph Schiffer of Rapid City, S.D., and Frank Schiffer of White Bear, Minn.; five grandchildren, Lexie, Ashlie, Destiny, Emily and Liam; and a great-granddaughter, Ellie. 

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.

Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Boardman. Family / friends are welcome to meet there for her final resting place, with a brief memorial service.

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