Joyce Drake Obituary

Joyce E. Drake

Joyce E. Drake, 93, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at The Willows at Tiffin.

She was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Fostoria, to Harold and Elnora (Kuebler) Needles. She married Robert R. Schatzinger on Nov. 27, 1949, and he preceded her in death in 1974. She then married Marion O. Drake Jr. on May 1, 1987, and he also preceded her in death in 2021.

Joyce's survivors include her son, Dan (Susan) Schatzinger of Tiffin; daughter, Pam Ley of Norwalk; six grandchildren, Nicole (Chris) Edwards, Colin (Janelle) Schatzinger, Aaron Schatzinger, Alexa (Kyle) Heminger, Ian Ley, and Ashtyn Ley; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Tim Schatzinger; brother, Jimmie Needles; sisters, Joanne Ellis and Faith Boff; and grandson, Andrew Schatzinger.

Joyce was a 1947 graduate of Fostoria High School. She was the owner of Sarah Coventry Jewelry for over 25 years and was a realtor at Century 21 and Coldwell Bankers for over 30 years. Joyce was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, singing in the church choir and helping with funeral luncheons. She was also a member of Ladies of the Moose, enjoyed Bunko Club, playing cards, camping, boating, and spending time at Lake Erie. Joyce loved spending time with her family for birthdays, holidays, or anytime.

Joyce's funeral will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at Faith United Methodist Church, 75 N. Sandusky Street, Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, with the Rev. Amy Vittorio and Joyce's nephew, Sr. Pastor Bryan Schatzinger, co-officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery.

Visitation for friends and family will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424, and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or ProMedica Heartland Hospice.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Willows for the care they provided for Joyce.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.