Joyce Messner
OBITUARY
Joyce Morris Messner passed away on April 7, 2026 at age eighty-eight. She was the daughter of George S.K. Morris and May (Baum) Morris. Joyce was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles M. Messner (in 2016), and her sister, Jean O’Neill (in 2013).
Joyce lived in and around Reading for nearly her entire lifetime. She graduated from Reading High School in 1955, and began her employment at Parish Pressed Steel. She continued her working career with Parish, later known as Dana Corporation, until her retirement in early 1990.
Joyce was an avid Reading High football and basketball fan. She treasured fond memories of her years dancing with the Liederkranz Schuhplattler dance group. Joyce enjoyed her years playing for the Wodenschiere women’s volleyball team, and in later years, enjoyed Country Western dancing with many new friends.
Joyce will be remembered as a devoted Aunt to her Sister’s children, Kathy O’Neill, Terry (O’Neill) Plinke,, Timothy O’Neill (deceased), and grandchildren, Charles, Patrick and Daniel Plinke; and her Sister in laws children and grandchildren, Jill Buck (Tyler and Jordan Henderson), and Janelle Buck Brewer (Destiny and Tony Brewer); and as beloved “Aunt Joyce” to the O’Neill cousins and half of Glenside.
Services will be held Wednesday April 15th at 11 AM in Henninger Funeral Home, Inc., 229 North 5th St., Reading.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Interment will be in Charles Evans Cemetery.