Charles P. Joyce

Charles P. Joyce

April 3, 2025

Charles P. Joyce, 80, of Lenape Court, Pine Grove, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Providence Place, Pine Grove.

Born on December 31, 1944, in Centralia, he was a son of Charles and Mary (Potochney) Joyce.  He always joked about how the world celebrated his birthday.

Charles was a 1962 graduate of Mt. Carmel Catholic High School.

He was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War.

Charles worked as a Computer Programmer for the Department of the Army at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C for 30 years, retiring on December 31, 1999.  Self-taught, he excelled during the era of large mainframes, punch cards and Cobol programming.  During the 70s and 80s, he enjoyed educating family and friends about the early days of computers. Raising their family near Washington, D.C., Charles and his beloved wife, Anne, enjoyed hosting family and friends with tours of the D.C attractions.    

After retirement, Charles and Anne moved to be close to family and friends from their hometown, Centralia, living in Pine Grove, PA.

He was a member of the American Legion in Centralia, the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree of Mount Carmel, PA, Senior Corps/Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Schuylkill County, and a volunteer at the Pottsville Public Library. Additionally, Charles was the family historian and genealogist, meticulously archiving photos, newspaper clippings, mementos, and recording family ancestry.

Preceding him in death was the eternal love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Anne M. Coddington Joyce; a brother (Raymond) and three sisters (Mary, Rosella and Patricia).

Surviving are a son, Charles Jr. and wife Allison Joyce of Baltimore, MD; a daughter, Jennifer Joyce and companion Ron Griffin of Alexandria, VA; three grandchildren (Virginia, Maxwell, and Kai); nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Noon at the Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry St., Tremont with Father George Kochuparambil officiating. There will be a visitation on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until Noon at church. Interment will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers contributions be made to either the Most Blessed Trinity Parish 113 Cherry St., Tremont, PA 17981 or the National Kidney Foundation. 

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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