Obituary of Joyce T. Steflik

Joyce T. Steflik, 72, of Downsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at UR Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a long battle with Leukemia. Born September 4, 1948 in Margaretville, NY, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Edith Cicio Todd. Joyce worked for over 20 plus years as the Treasurer for Downsville Central Schools. She was also the Deputy Town Clerk in Colchester for many years. Joyce was the Town Librarian in Downsville, a longtime member of the Downsville Central Schools Alumni Association and a member of the Colchester Historical Society. When Joyce was not busy serving her community she enjoyed crocheting and knitting, but most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her eight grandchildren. Survivors include her beloved husband of 54 years John Steflik; children Maria Brown (Matthew), Tim Steflik (Kerry), Keith Steflik (Christie), Jeremy Steflik (Sharon) and Kristen Tepas; brothers Robert Todd (Dorothy Ann) and Donald Todd (Sheila) and grandchildren Rachael Brown, Emma Brown, Kyle Steflik, Brooke Steflik, Evan Steflik, Cora Steflik, Tyler Tepas and Anthony Tepas. Calling hours to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 5-7 P.M. at Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial at Paige Cemetery, Downsville will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington D.C., 20090-8018 or online at www.lls.org Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of peace and comfort for Joyce’s family, please visit her online tribute at www.courtneyfh.com