Joyce Hoskins – 77 – of 32 Church St., Hornell, formerly of Canaseraga, died Monday afternoon (November 25, 2013) at the Wellsville Manor following a long illness.
Born in Hornell on June 28, 1936, she was the daughter of Elmer & Golda (Davis) Smalt.
Joyce grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1953). Throughout the years, she resided in several locations, including North Hornell, Arkport & Canaseraga.
For many years, Joyce owned & operated Musical Reflections in Arkport. She loved playing piano and served as a piano & organ instructor for the majority of her life. The time that she spent with her students brought her great joy, happiness and friendships that would last a lifetime. Joyce’s greatest joy was simply being surrounded by her loving family — especially her grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
Joyce was married on February 2, 1957 to Robert W. Hoskins who died in 2009. Together they shared a very special & devoted love throughout their 52 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Elmer & Golda Smalt.
Surviving are 3 sons, Wayne (Anna) Hoskins of Canaseraga, Alan (Kristine) Hoskins of Georgetown, KY and Brad Hoskins of Canaseraga; her daughter, Candice Clark of Hornell; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
At Joyce’s request there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, (December 14, 2013) at 2:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
Joyce’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to either the American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620. Click here to print contribution form.
Miss you so very much Mom, thank you for all you have done for all of us. Your humor-and music will be missed, not only by the family, but all the students you have taught over the years. You went so fast, your children, and Grandchildren never got a chance to say goodby. At least now, you are not in pain, and struggling to breathe, and the best thing, you are with Grandma, and Grandpa, and Dad. I speak for all of us,WE LOVE YOU, and miss you very much.