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Joyce K. Fleming

By T.J. Woodward

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Joyce K. Fleming, 82 of Bethany Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 13, 2016 at Batavia Healthcare Center. She was born September 21, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Norman Koester and Frances (Wicks) Koester. She is preceded in death by her husband Norman E. Fleming.

Mrs. Fleming was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was former Deputy Supervisor for the Town of Bethany, Council Woman, Tri-Town Medical Board in Attica, member of the Hobby Club and Home Bureau. Joyce was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing, baking and was a wonderful grandmother.

She is survived by her children Calvin (Joanne) of Bethany; Paul (Louise) of E. Bethany; Dana (Kathy) Fleming of E. Bethany; grandchildren Matthew (Sarah), Ryan (Jocelyn), Jordan, Kristin, great-grandchildren Liam and Rowan; brothers Norman C. Koester of PA; Kevin (Gervase Wood) Koester of Middlebury; sisters Yvonne (Michael) Muchard of NH; Wanda (Michael) Glazier of Oneida Castle, NY; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday February 17, 2016 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday February 18, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church 31 Washington Ave. Batavia, NY 14020.She will be laid to rest in East Bethany Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church 31 Washington Ave. Batavia, NY 14020 or to Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region 435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620.  For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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