Joyce E. Gorencic Carlozzi, R.N., J.D., 66, of Willoughby, Ohio, passed away Sept. 29, 2017.

She was the daughter of the late Virginia M. Gerstner Gorencic and Andrew L. Gorencic; the sister of Janice L. Oberdorf of Vandergrift, Pa., and Jeffrey D. of Butler; the aunt of Eric J. (Tammy) of Raleigh, N.C.; the great-aunt of Savannah and Landon; and the niece of Dorothy Shira of Niles, Ohio. She also is survived by 10 cousins.

Joyce also is leaving behind many dear friends. She loved you all.

Joyce loved traveling, in particular her European vacations and visiting her family in Raleigh. She loved good food, her “posies,” wine and cooking.

CARLOZZI — A celebration of life for Joyce E. Gorencic Carlozzi, who died Sept. 29, 2017, will be held later.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Lake County Humane Society, 7564 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060, or the Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road, Willoughby, OH 44094.