Joyce R. Friedel , 63, Redwood Elementary School Teacher

She was born in Lorain on March 30, 1945 and had been a resident of Avon Lake for the past thirty years.

Joyce was a graduate of Lorain High School as a member of the class of 1963. She went on to attend Kent State University where she received her Bachelors of Science degree in Education and later completed course work which earned her a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Akron.

She was employed as an elementary school teacher for the Avon Lake City Schools for thirteen years at Redwood Elementary School. She later served as a substitute teacher throughout greater Lorain County.

Mrs. Friedel was a member of Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church in Lorain where she was active with the Women’s Circle and a host of other church activities.

She enjoyed participating in the Mighty Goliath Players community theater productions; additional interests included her devoting herself to her family as well as attending water aerobics sessions at the EMH Health and Fitness Center.

Survivors include her husband of twenty-nine years David, daughter Karen Friedel of Aurora, son Craig of Avon Lake, granddaughter Natalie Zingale of Aurora, and sisters Mrs. Mike (Mary Ann) Radanovich of Lorain, Mrs. Ron (Lois) Poltrone of Avon Lake, and Mrs. Alan (Joan) Miller of Medina.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Alex and Nellie (nee Zunich) Raynovich.

Friends may call Monday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain where a Pomen service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Additional visitation will be observed in Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.until time of services at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Milorad Orlich, Pastor of the church will preside. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.

The family encourages memorial contributions to the Handi-Camp of Avon Lake or to the charity of the donor’s choice.