Joyce Pierce Kern
On July 14, 2021; Age 86; of Haddonfield, formerly of Atlantic City, NJ (ACHS 1953) passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was the Loving wife of The Late James; Devoted mother of Karen A. Kern (Albert V. Pescatore) of Haddonfield, James P. Kern (Laurie) of El Cajon, CA and Lisa J. Lanciano (Nicholas) of Gibbsboro; Cherished grandmother of Allison Pescatore Tenny (Christopher); Great-grandmother of Eloise K. Tenny and dear cousin of Michele Crean Tedesco (Frank) of Haddonfield.
Joyce was a longtime Haddonfield resident and member of Christ the King Church. She worked as Dir. Of Administration at John Maneely Co., Collingswood, NJ for 20 yrs. For the past six years, Joyce was a resident of Brandywine Senior Living in Haddonfield where she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and engaging with the other residents. Joyce was an avid reader and enjoyed the beach, gardening, cooking and working on crossword puzzles. She loved Sanibel Island, FL and for over 15 years, spent two months out of the year there shelling and taking in the nature and fauna. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Joyce’s family will greet friends on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, 10-10:45 AM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where her Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment at Colestown Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joyce may be made to the Haddonfield Foundation, PO Box 555, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 or via www.haddonfieldfoundation.org.