Joyce A. Major, 80 of Donora, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital.

She was born in Arnold City, PA on February 2, 1942, a daughter of the late Paul and the late Edith Hawk Hegedus.

Joyce enjoyed preparing homemade meals to share with the elderly, friends or the less fortunate. As a woman of faith she was passionate in contributing to various organizations to help those in need and to support the church.

Joyce was a fun loving individual who loved to laugh and dance.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Major on November 14, 2021; her son, Craig Amatangelo; and three sisters, Shirley Stonfer, Pauline Campaneo, and Mary Lou Mazza.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her daughter, Carrie (Howard) Yhoe of Donora; a granddaughter, Erica; a sister, Carol Bridgman of Connecticut; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at noon at the Donora Campus of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish.

Interment will follow at St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora.

To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com