ONEONTA - Joanne I. Puylara-Boyd, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her home.
She was born May 22, 1951, the daughter of Carl Angelo Puylara Sr. and Sophia (Sobers) Puylara.
Joanne graduated from Oneonta High School.
She was proud to have worked at her father's business, Galinn's Jewelry Store from a young lady part time in high school becoming more involved full time in the daily operations until 1999.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Lloyd Boyd Jr., whom she married on May 12, 1973; her loving four legged babies, Carluchie and Ting-Ting aka Itsie; two dear cousins, John and Kathy Sobers and Jimmy and Jeanette Puylara; and special friends, Laura and Marcia.
She was predeceased by her beloved parents.
A graveside service will be 10:30 am Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery, with the Rev. Judith A. Thistle, officiating.
Donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820
Arrangements are entrusted with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.