Joyce Lubbert Wylie

Joyce Lubbert Wylie went to be with her Lord Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born January 14 1931, in Baltimore, Md., to the late Carl B. and Erana Schulz Lubbert.
Joyce graduated from Valparaiso University with degrees in both English and science.
She remained an avid learner with interests in many topics including nature, bird watching, gardening, Bible study, music, mazes, puzzles and had a passion for dogs. She was known for her extensive note taking and her scholastic curiosity.
Joyce married Bill Wylie of Wheeling, who survives.
She is also survived by four children and their spouses: Mark (Thelma) Wylie of Ashford; Gay (Scott) Gatian of Lancaster, Ohiop Apryl (Danny) Maxson of Berea; and Marcie (Eddie) Noel of Hoschton, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, Matt (Kallista) Gatian, Becca (Cory) Apperson, Tyler Wylie, Clay Wylie, Ian Wylie, Sarah Beth Kosem, Adam (Karlin) Kosem, Ethan (Madi) Kosem, Daniel (Danae) Noel, Katie (Derek) Poole; and six great- grandchildren.
Joyce had a zeal for teaching. She was a docent at Denison Homestead in Mystic, Conn.; taught second grade in Beverly, and the Title I Program in Morgantown, where she raised her children in Stewartstown.
Always active in the community, she was a member of the Garden Club, Farm Women, Board of Elections and 4-H leadership.
After moving to Lancaster, Ohio, in 2005, she was again a docent at the Decorative Arts Center, a Master Gardener and a Master Naturalist.
Joyce was an active member of First Baptist Church in Lancaster and enjoyed hosting Bible studies. Late in her life, she was a member of the Olivedale Senior Center.
In her final year, she thoroughly enjoyed all of the people and activities at Carroll Place Assisted Living, where she received excellent care.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home.