Obituary
Joyce Marie Kane (née Feuerstein) went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2024, in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 87, surrounded by her four loving children. She was born in Buffalo, New York, in February of 1937 to parents Clarence & Frieda Feuerstein (née Wild).
Joyce graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy and went on to complete a bachelor’s degree in business administration management from Penn State University. She later worked as a civilian Logistics Manager for the U.S. Navy in Mechanicsburg, PA, until she retired in 2000.
After retiring, Joyce relocated to Ocala, Florida, where she actively engaged with her community and found solace in her involvement with the Queen of Peace Catholic church. Known for her outgoing nature, Joyce embraced various hobbies including ballroom dancing, traveling, painting ceramics, gardening, Mah Jong and playing cards on a weekly basis with friends including her Bridge partner, Steve. She dedicated herself to competing in genuine ACBL Duplicate tournaments in Pennsylvania, earning an impressive tally of over 125 masters’ points. Above all, Joyce cherished moments spent with loved ones and took joy in hosting gatherings in her home.
Joyce was an active member (treasurer) of CCW (Council of Catholic Women), which supported women’s prayer life and their mission was to give to the poor. Joyce sponsored a child from Nigeria through Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. She was also involved with the Renaissance Women Club and the Oak Run Republican club. She was the Chairwoman of Precinct 4110 at her local RNC, and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Frieda Feuerstein, and her nephew and godson Michael Mings.
Joyce is survived by her four children: Son, Dr. John Kane (Laura) of Oakton, Virginia; Daughter, Susan Steager (Brian) of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania; Daughter, Patricia Dombroski (Allan) of Ontario, New York; and Daughter, Barbara Campbell (Russell) of Robertsdale, Alabama; additionally, her 8 grandchildren: Jeanette, Amanda, Christine, Jennifer, Julie, Jessica, Melissa, Alex, as well as 10 great-grandchildren, her sister Janice Mings of West Seneca, New York; Niece, Mary; and Nephew, Timothy.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to gather in remembrance of Joyce’s remarkable life at Baldwin Brothers – 11250 SW 93rd Ct Rd Suite 300 on the afternoon of Sunday, April 14th from 3:00pm-5:00pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Queen of Peace – 6455 SW State Road 200, Ocala, Florida, on April 15 at 12:00 PM followed by a luncheon at Cody’s Original Roadhouse.
For those who are unable to attend Mass, we invite you to join us virtually via live stream at www.ocalaqueenofpeace.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or call 828-262-1980 or you can go to www.samaritanspurse.org
Service
6455 SW State Rd 200 Ocala, FL 34476
1990 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208
Visitation
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
11250 SW 93rd Ct. Rd. Ste. 300 Ocala, FL 34481
(I am Julie's grandmother-in-law)