Joyce Louise Joll Bartrug died March 3, 2023, surrounded by the unconditional love of her daughters, at the age of 86.
She was born at home in a farm house in Forward Township, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1936 to Clifford and Dorothy R. (Watson) Joll.
She lived a full life caring for her husband and five children. She and her husband were always busy with their multitude of talents. They started their married life building a home and went on to creating a jewelry business and Ashley Forge, a world-renowned craft knife making business. As if that wasn't enough, she enjoyed weaving handmade baskets.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Hugh Edward Bartrug Sr., son R. Wayne Bartrug, grandchildren (triplets) Garrett, Emily and Blaine Enyeart, sons-in-law Gary C. Madsen and Major Brian S. Banks; brothers-in-law Donald Bartrug and Duane Kennedy; and sister-in-law Louise Bartrug Kennedy.
She is survived by daughters, Deborah Jo Madsen of Myrtle Beach, Jill (Clifford) Enyeart of North Myrtle Beach, and Joyce L. Banks of Raeford; son, Hugh E. (Lori) Bartrug of Jefferson, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Ashley Martin, Owen (Danielle) Cross, Kali (Steven) Book, C. Evan (Mireille) Enyeart, Hannah (Sarah) Dirkmatt, Abigail (Adam) Guy, Allegra (Dani) Madsen, Katrina Madsen, Christine (Eric) Becknell; great-grandchildren, Linn Mica Martin, Kaycee, Madison and David Cross, Miles Book, Hera and Ada Madsen, and Millie Becknell; sisters, Marlene (Donald) Ugron of Westerville, Ohio, Sally (Jim) Nicholls of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Linda (Larry) Hellein of Townville, Pennsylvania; brothers, C.G. Joll of Ohio and Roy Wayne Joll of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Brenda Bartrug of Finleyville, Pennsylvania; and brother-in-law, Arthur Bartrug of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, she preferred donations be made to UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, 105 40th St, Pittsburgh, P.A. 15201. A graveside memorial will be held at a later date to be determined.