TOWER CITY • Joyce A. Clifford, 78, of Tower City, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at the Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Joyce was born in Grantville, Dec. 8, 1941, a daughter of the late David and Marie Rhoads. Joyce enjoyed being surrounded by family, always looking forward to her summer picnics. She enjoyed gardening, her poodles and her grand fur babies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Clifford, June 7, 2020; four sisters and four brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Stacey Pautienus, Esq., and her husband William, Tower City, and numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce will be laid to rest privately at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown, with Pastor Annette Shutt officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Hillside SPCA, Inc., PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City, has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send condolences to the family, go to di monfuneralhome.com Paid by funeral home