Joyce C. Rambo, 92, formerly of Cochranville and Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, July 30th, 2021 under the care of Southeastern Veteran's Center in Spring City, PA. She was the widow of Robert S. Rambo, who passed away in 2018 after sharing 65 years of marriage.
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Garnett (Oswald) and Leslie E. Crabbs.
An area resident for over 65 years, Joyce and her husband owned and operated Rambo's Flowers in Parkesburg from 1948 to 1966. Later, she was employed by Longwood Gardens where her and her husband both retired from.
Joyce was a member of Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the choir. She was also a member of The Washingtonians and The Choraliers, as well as a volunteer for the American Red Cross.
She is survived by her two children, Karen Rubert, wife of William, of Malvern, PA and Robert G. Rambo, husband of Linda S., of York, PA, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, PA 19365, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Joyce and Bob were good
Joyce and Bob were good enough to let me work for them in the mid 1950s. Although Joyce kept everyone on their toes, I learned a lot of good stuff about flowers and kindness and how to treat people. I still think of Joyce and Bob as one unit, a good unit.