Joyce "Joy Yerkes" Danforth's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2025 in Himrod, New York

Joyce "Joy Yerkes" Danforth

June 19, 1952 - July 20, 2025 (73 years old)

Himrod, New York

Joyce "Joy Yerkes" Danforth's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2025 in Himrod, New York

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Joyce "Joy Yerkes" Danforth

June 19, 1952 - July 20, 2025 (73 years old)

Himrod, New York

Joyce Danforth Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joyce Danforth of Himrod, New York, whose life came to an end on July 20, 2025 at the age of 73, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Danforth to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Yerkes and Dorothy Yerkes (Anderson). She is survived by: her husband Don; her son Jonathan; her daughter-in-law Alicia Danforth of Italy, NY; her daughter Julie Danforth of Campbell, NY; her brother Robert'Bob'; her sister-in-law Diamond Yerkes of Penn Yan; her sister Nancy Lamphier (late Lynn) of Himrod, NY; and her sister-in-law Barbara Danforth (late Robert) of New Smyrna Beach, FL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Penn Yan Bible Church (2015 Kimball Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A reception will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial gifts may be made to Penn Yan Bible Church (pennyanbiblechurch.org), CareNet Pregnancy Center of Penn Yan (http://www.carenetpy.com), or FFRC (Friends of Feline Rescue Center) in Defiance Ohio (http://www.fofrescue.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Weldon Funeral Home



Sat

Aug 09

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Penn Yan Bible Church
2015 Kimball Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Sat

Aug 09

Memorial service

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Penn Yan Bible Church
2015 Kimball Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Sat

Aug 09

Reception

1:00 PM

Penn Yan Bible Church
2015 Kimball Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527

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