Schenevus- Joyce E. Clapper, 76, passed December 22, 2006 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.

Joyce was born April 29, 1930 in Morris, daughter of Clifford and Marguerite (Fish) Sickler.

Joyce is survived by her husband and family, Osa Clapper of Schenevus; loving sister, Corrine Dickerson of Hawthorn, Florida;
Three daughters, Kathleen and son-in-law, Jerry Woods, grandsons, Keith Knowles, Jerred and Thomas Woods of Spokane, Washington; Frances Knowles of Schenevus, grandson, Howard Knowles Hill and great-grandson, Thai Sun of Berkeley, California; Margaret and son-in-law, Steve Hill, of Milford, grandsons, Mark and wife, Michelle and great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Stephen of Norwich, and Joe and wife, Heather of Florida; step-children, Joyce Howard and Donnie Clapper.

She was predeceased by son, Phillip Clapper and Howard Knowles.

At the family's Request there will be no services.

"Even though we were far apart... You were always close in mind and heart. You raised me to be the person I am today and your presence will be dearly missed by all of us. May God bless you and hold you close to his heart forever." Kathleen

"Mom, you will always be my strength, my hero." Margaret

"She lived, she loved, she is with those who have left befor her. She is now at Peace, Rest Mother, Rest." Frances

Condolences may be made to the family at www.hellerfuneralhome.com

The Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St. in Schenevus, is serving the family