Obituary of Joyce L. Weideman

WEIDEMAN, Joyce L. (Kiser) Of Horseheads, passed away peacefully on her 88th birthday, Monday December 1st 2020. She was born in Elmira on December 1, 1932, daughter of the late Fred and Flora (Morseman) Kiser. In addition to her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her siblings Donald Kiser Sr., Margaret Bennett, and Beverly Walker. She is survived by her children Robert Weideman Jr. of Horseheads, Rick Weideman of Cayuta, and Lisa (Doug) Miller of Barton; step-grandchildren Joe Miller, and Melissa (Maura) Chmielowiec, both of Rochester, and Steven Miller of Newburgh; siblings William Kiser, and Geraldine Pelchy, both of Horseheads; as well as many niece and nephews. Joyce always prided herself on being a hard worker; she retired from Westinghouse after 30 years of faithful service. She then enjoyed several years working for the Chemung County Library District at the Southside and West Elmira branches. She was kind, loving, generous person and her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Family and friends are invited to visit the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., in Horseheads on Monday, December 7th 2020 from 11 am to 1 pm. Masks will be required along with social distancing with limited building attendance, following the current guidelines. A private funeral service will be held with her family; Joyce will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation of Joyce’s name to the Arctic League, PO Box 113, Elmira, NY 14902 or arcticleague.com/donate.