Joyce Arlene Banks Knauer

 

 Joyce A. Knauer, 36, formerly of Emporium, Cameron County and currently of St. Marys, Elk County, died Thursday, February 2, 2023 in her home. 

 Born April 1, 1986 she was the daughter of Walter P. and Diana A. Banks Hanson.

 A former resident of Emporium, she was high honors graduate of Cameron County High School and was a graduate of Midland University and the University of Phoenix with degrees in Psychology, Pre-Med and Biology. 

 Joyce was a housewife and stay-at-home mother, was a painter and artist, enjoyed taking her children to the zoo and on road trips and she also loved baking. 

 She was a believer in Chakra and the Jewish Methods. 

 Survivors include: two sons, Isaiah L. Knauer and Cameron J. Knauer; two daughters, Angelina A. Rodriguez and Elizabeth A. Rodriguez; three brothers, Robert A. Banks, Raymond C. Banks, and Joshua Hanson; and also nieces and nephews.

 She was predeceased by both parents. 

 A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. 

 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Coppersmith- Condon Funeral Home, Emporium.