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- Joyce Carol Schroeder, age 89 of Wheatfield, NY, and formerly of Bergholz, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, on August 1, 2024 while at the Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 26, 1934; daughter of the late Herbert "Harvey" and Ruth (Goerss) Milleville. A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, she had taught kindergarten at Holy Ghost Lutheran School, was employed at the Carborundum Company, and later with the New York State Power Authority. Joyce was a long time member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz, and was a member of the Parent Teachers League. She was also a past union steward with the IBEW. Joyce enjoyed traveling to Florida, California and Nevada; was a Buffalo Bills fan, collected glass figurines, and cherished the time spent with her grandchildren. She was an advocate and supported children with special needs. Survivors include three children, Sherryl (Ronald) Rimer of Grand Island, Christie (Michael) Scive of Sanborn, and Michael Schroeder (Melanie Pedersen) of Wilson; grandchildren, Michael Jr., Andrew, and Matthew Scive, Alina Jack, Robert Schroeder, Jennifer Baney and Jessica Lewis; two step-grandchildren, Isabel and Sophia Pedersen; great-grandchildren, Joshua Cheff, Simeon and Titus Baney, Gus and Ruthie Lewis. Preceded in death by her husband, Carl Schroeder in 1972; and a son, Kenneth Schroeder in 2010. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Denton White, on Friday (August 9) at 7:00 p.m. in the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran School, 6630 Luther Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, or Summit Educational Resources, 150 Stahl Road, Getzville, NY 14068.
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