Joyce M. Ferris

Joyce M. Ferris, 50, of Franklin, passed away at 7:41 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, following an automobile accident on PA-322 in Cranberry.Born August 31, 1965, Joyce was the daughter of Richard Peterson, of Franklin, and Alice J. Irwin, of New Lebanon. On October 6, 2014, Joyce married Thomas K. Ferris, who survives.Joyce worked at UCIP in Clarion as an aide. She was a member of the Women of the Moose #669, a member of the Franklin Loyal Order of the Moose #83, a former member of the Sligo Volunteer Fire Department, and the Clarion County Fire Police Association. Joyce enjoyed walleye fishing, golfing, camping, shopping, and sewing. She loved spending time with her friends and family.In addition to her husband, Joyce is survived by her father, Richard Peterson, and his wife, Shirley, of Franklin; her mother, Alice J. Irwin, and her husband, Donald, of New Lebanon; her son, Michael J. Nugent, and his wife, Carrie, of Parker; her son, Andrew R. Nugent, of St. Petersburg, PA; her sister, Susan Reed, and her husband, Daniel, of Las Vegas, NV; her sister, Vickie Peterson, of Franklin; her sister, Cindy Peterson, also of Las Vegas, NV; and her grandson, Bentley Nugent of Parker.Joyce is additionally survived by her step-brothers: Donald Irwin, and his wife, Valerie, of King, NC; David Irwin, and his wife, Donna, of Brunswick, OH; Douglas Irwin of Cleveland, OH; and Darrin Irwin, and his wife, Diane, of Cleveland, OH. Joyce is also survived by her step-sisters: Rose Carter, and her husband, Rod, of Fayetteville, GA; Diana Zimfer, and her husband, Phil, of Akron, OH; Lori Dailey, and her husband, Joe, of Utica; Linda Shaw of Franklin; Debbie Frampton, and her husband, Johnny, of Cooperstown; and Tammy Shaw of Franklin; as well as several nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: Charles and Jemima Shaffer; her maternal grandparents: Walter and Ermma Peterson; and her step-sister, Cindy Reitz.Friends and family will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street in Franklin, on Monday, December 14, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 15, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. David Smith, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene in Franklin, officiating. Interment will be held at Franklin Cemetery.The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the America Cancer Society, PA Division Inc, PO Box 896, Hershey, PA 17033-0896.To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.