Joyce Nace

Joyce A. Nace, 85, of Hanover Township, Lehigh Co., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her home. Her husband of 68 years, Franklin A. Nace, Jr., passed away just nine days prior on February 27, 2025, at home.

Born on June 26, 1939, in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Haywood and Pauline (George) Nahf.

Joyce retired from Dun & Bradstreet after 20 years of service. She was an avid reader, enjoyed many trips to the casino after retirement, and loved to shop. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Survivors: Sons, Mark A., of Dallas, TX, and Scott C. (Tracy), of Nazareth; grandsons, Kevin Nace (Natalie), of Phoenixville and Ryan Hill, of Bethlehem Twp; granddaughter, Rachel Green, of Nazareth; brother, David Nahf; sister, Carol Hemmis, of FL; two nephews, Spencer and Corey; and two nieces, Deborah and Kimberly.

In addition to her parents and husband, Joyce is preceded in death by her son, Gregory who passed in 1983.

Services: A combined visitation for both Franklin and Joyce will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 followed by a Memorial Service at 7 p.m. The burial will be held privately at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Online condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com.

Contributions: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org and/or Forgotten Felines & Fidos, Inc., www.forgottenfelines.org.