Joice E. Gillon – Coal Center
Joice E. Gillon, 82, of Coal Center, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She was born in Charleroi on April 29, 1941, daughter of Curtis and Bertha Abbott Mitchell. Joice was a member of Roscoe Presbyterian Church. She was very involved with crafts, loved watching Steelers games and was an avid sports fan. For several years, Joice made wreaths for the Roscoe American Legion’s Memorial Day services. She loved and spoiled her dogs and cats and enjoyed the company of her loving family. For 65 years, she was married to the love of her life, John “Jack” Gillon. In addition to her husband, Joice is survived by her daughters, Diann (Timothy) Quigley of Coal Center and Sandy (Bud) Davis of Bluff City, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Laura Gillon of McConnellsburg; grandchildren, Melissa Brandimarti and Derek Quigley, who never left her side; plus an additional seven other grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her brother, Edgar (Suzanne) Mitchell of West Newton. Joice was preceded in death by her son, Jack “Jake” Gillon in 2017; four sisters, her twin sister Janice McMillen, Arlene Jones, Eleanor Mitchell and Bertha Mae Mitchelle; and two brothers, Johnny and Franklin Mitchell. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 1008 Furlong Ave., Roscoe, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023, with the Rev. Candace Cook presiding. Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park Carroll Township. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.
