Joyce B. Stewart Korogi

She was born September 11, 1925 in Minneapolis, Mn. to Edward and Lela (Roundy) Stewart. Proceded in death by her parents and her brother: James "Lewy" Stewart, son-in-law: Martin Testa and her husband John Korogi , Joyce is survived by four children: John, Judy Testa, Andrew "Andy" and James (Marcia) all of Rootstown. She is also survived by grandchildren: Todd (Leah) Korogi, Marc Korogi, Andrew Testa, Teresa (John) Brown, Rachel (Brian) Lilley-Longville, Sara (Nick) Sladky, and Jamie (Gardner) and six great-grandchildren along with her beloved pets.

Joyce was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a youth, she enjoyed playing the guitar and piano. She was an avid speed skater and swimmer and subsequently won many awards for her efforts. Joyce also had a terrific passion for dancing, which would manifest itself later.

At age 19, she married John Korogi in Minneapolis and he was quickly sent to WWII. While John was away, she traveled the country in a dance company and lived in such places as: Milwaukee, Tampa Bay and Chicago. After her husband returned from the war, the couple settled in New Milford, Ohio, with John's mother, Theresa Grega. Joyce found employment at the farm store with her mother-in-law. Later she would go on to raise four children in New Milford and worked at Society Bank in Ravenna..

After the death of her husband in 1977, she spent winters in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida, basking in the sun. Joyce became an avid traveler again, later in life. She traveled by cruise to many Caribbean locations and even made a trip to Italy in 2000. She was a member of the Ravenna Elks, Moose and VFW. She always loved being with her many friends and family. Her funny stories, laughter and generosity will always be remembered.

Friends will be received one hour prior to the 3:00 pm service, Sunday, at theWood-Kortright Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, Ohio, officiated by Rev. Susan Woodall.

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