Joy Jewell

Heaven has gained another good and faithful servant. Joy M. Jewell, age 74, of Erie and formerly of Beaver Falls, PA passed away on Friday May 8, 2020 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.

She was born in Rochester, PA on March 8, 1946, daughter of the late Lytle M. and Roseabell E. (Fegley) Morgan.

A graduate of Freedom High School in Beaver County, class of 1964, Joy continued her education at Geneva College graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Education. She also received her Masters of the Arts in Rhetoric and Communications at the University of Pittsburgh.

Joy met Paul, the love of her life, husband and best friend of 52 years during her time as a student at Geneva College. Joy was proud to reside in Western PA for her entire life having lived in Freedom, Beaver Falls and most recently in Erie, PA. She and Paul moved to Erie for their retirement years to be close to their children and grandchildren. Her family was her everything. Joy and Paul also spent time living in Ellenton, FL.

Joy’s career in education spanned over 37 years. During Joy’s early years in education she spent time teaching at Unionville Elementary, Rochester High School, Penn State University’s Beaver Campus and also Youngstown State University in Ohio. Joy was most rewarded professionally by returning to her alma mater Geneva College where she advanced from assistant professor, to Vice President of Student Affairs, and then retired as Dean of Students Emeritus. She was awarded the College of Forensic Association’s Coach of the Year, and she was the recipient of Geneva College’s Servant Leader Award.

In addition, Joy’s church memberships included from birth to 2008 Freedom Presbyterian Church in Freedom, PA and presently with Wayside Presbyterian Church in Erie. She was an Elder and Junior Church Teacher while at the Freedom Church. Since moving to Erie, she was a member of the Elizabeth Circle at Wayside Presbyterian. She also volunteered with the UPMC Hamot Aid Society, Geneva College Faculty wives, and the Beaver County March of Dimes Board.

In addition to her beloved husband Paul of 52 years, Joy is survived by her daughter Christy (Dr. James) DeLullo and son Jonathan Winsor (Dr. Erica) Jewell. Her seven grandchildren are Juliana Elizabeth, Braden James, Ava Rose and Christian James DeLullo along with MacKenzee Rose, Austin Winsor, and Grayson Winsor Jewell.

Joy’s sister Donna Morgan Alleman further survives, as well as, brother in law Dr. Richard (Dayl) Jewell. Also surviving are nieces Lisa Alleman (Steven) Wargo, Lori Alleman (Anthony) Kreamer, Jessica Jewell (Paul) Lally, and nephew Ryan (Lori) Alleman along with several great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Todd Lytle Jewell who died of a congenital illness as a young child. Her brother in law Major Donald Alleman also preceded her in death.

She will be greatly missed by so many that she impacted through her years on this earth. Those who knew her loved her. In the words of a dear friend her name captured everything about her. She was both a Joy and a Jewell.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th St. Erie, PA 16506. Due to the current circumstances there will be no services at this time. There will be a celebration of life for those who knew and loved her at a later date.

Memorials in honor of Joy can go to Geneva College Athletics Department and Band 3200 College Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, CORE 204 Sigma Dr. RIDC Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, Hamot Health Foundation 302 French Street, Erie, PA 16507 and Wayside Presbyterian Church 1208 Asbury Rd, Erie, PA 16505.