MILLER, Joyce Elaine
Abt 1927 - 2013 (~ 86 years)-
Name MILLER, Joyce Elaine Birth Abt 1927 New York 
Gender Female Death 17 Apr 2013 Rochelle, Ogle County, IL Person ID I94834 Laur from Germany Last Modified 1 Oct 2016
Father MILLER, Archie T, b. Abt 1895, New York d. Yes, date unknown Mother FULLINGTON, Ina, b. Abt 1902, New York d. Yes, date unknown Family ID F44740 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family WANKASKY, Marlin Paul, b. 29 Apr 1921, Tonawanda, Erie County, NY d. 22 Apr 1998, Niagara County, NY (Age 76 years) Marriage 29 May 1947 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY Notes - North Tonawanda NY Evening News
Mr. and Mrs. Archie T. Miller
of 45 Wall street, Tonawanda. announce
the engagement of their
daughter, Joyce E.. to Marlin P.
Wankasky, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Wankasky of 22 Carney
street, Tonawanda. The wedding
will take place July 5.
ALSO
North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/2/1947
A pretty wedding was solemnized
in Salem Evangelical and Re
formed Church on May 29 when
Miss Joyce Eileen Miller, daugh
fer of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller
and Marlin Paul Wankasky, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wankasky
of Carney street were united in
marriage. The Rev. Walter F.
Hetzel officiated at the double
ring ceremony. Miss Leona Golde
sang "O Promise Me" and "Because".
Vases of white flowers on the
altar, white beauty baskets, palms
and candelabra were chancel decorations
for the wedding.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, was attired in a blue
suit with white accessories and
wore a white orchid corsage. Mrs.
Frederick Hamm, attended as
matron of honor. She wore an
aqua suit with grey accessories
and a gardenia and yellow rose
cot sage.
Bernard Wankasky attended his
brother as best man and the ushers
were Roland Miller and Frederick
Hamm.
The mother of the bride and
bridegroom wore print crepe
dresses and corsages of red roses
and gardenias.
Following the ceremony a reception
was given in the home of
the bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Wankasky left for
a wedding trip to New York and
upon their return will be at home
in 22 Carney street.
Children 1. WANKASKY, Jonathan 2. WANKASKY, Karen Lee 3. WANKASKY, David Marlin 4. WANKASKY, Leona 5. WANKASKY, Tracey Wayne, b. 6 Jul 1960, Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY d. Abt 9 Nov 2011, Dekalb, IL (Age 51 years)Family ID F31966 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- North Tonawanda NY Evening News
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Notes - April 18, 2013
Joyce Wankasky
The Tonawanda News
THE TONAWANDAS —
Joyce (nee Miller) Wankasky, age 86, of Rochelle, Illinois, formerly of the Tonawandas, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Born in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Ina (nee Fullington) Miller and had been a resident of the Tonawandas for the greater part of her life. Mrs. Wankasky was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had cared for many foster children. She was the wife of the late Marlin P. Wankasky, who died in 1998; and mother of the late Tracey W. Wankasky.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen (James) Stewart; two sons, David (Leeann) Wankasky and Jonathan Wankasky; four foster children, Leona, Jeffrey, Linda and Louise; three sisters, Melva Budnik, Nina Miller and Betty Miller; and three brothers, Rolland Miller, Michael Miller and Ronald Miller. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 6-8 PM on Sunday at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., 37 Adam Street at Seymour, Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Monday. Friends invited. Interment at Acacia Park Cemetery. If desired, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association are preferred.
Complete obituary, condolences, and directions at www.hampfuneral.com.
- April 18, 2013