PHILLIPSBURG - Joyce Lorraine (Bayton) Gottschall, 79, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.

On May 11, 1956, she married the late Charles H. Gottschall, Jr., who passed away on May 9, 1994.

Joyce was born in Pittsburgh on October 22, 1938 and was the daughter of the late William F. and Anna C. (Bowersox) Bayton.  She graduated from Wilkinsburg High School and worked at L.F. Widman's Company in Lock Haven for 22 years, retiring in 1997.  She was an avid bowler all over the area and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pitt Panther fan.

Joyce is survived by four children; Alice L. Wagner (Terry L.) of Landisburg, Charles H. Gottschall (Laurel Ann) of Jersey Shore, Robert L. Gottschall (Bonnie Jean) of Jersey Shore and Barbara A. Casale (Paul) of Scranton, seven grandchildren; Eugene L. Slegle, Jr. of Phillipsburg, who was her caregiver, Charity Roger, Mandy Fish, Bobbi Sue Whearly, Michelle Marrone, Robert Gottschall, Sr. and Melissa Vail, ten great-grandchildren, one brother; Robert Bayton of Pittsburgh and best friend; Diana Rice of Phillipsburg.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother; William Bayton.

There will be a public viewing from 10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore.  All other services will be at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Jersey Shore Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Dr., Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL  60693.