Joyce Strnisa Kortepeter

Joyce Marie (Strnisa) Kortepeter of Canonsburg took her walk home with the Lord, peacefully on the morning of November 14, 2019 after a long, but courageous battle with COPD and Osteoporosis. She was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and the Washington Hospital School of Nursing. Joyce was a loving wife, daughter, sister and mother. She held several positions over the years at local hospitals and health care facilities in the service and care of the needy as a nurse and office administrator. In addition, Joyce provided daytime care for her autistic 2nd cousin, Hunter, until succumbing to her own health issues. When not engaged in work, Joyce enjoyed fun and sun at the beach or pool. She loved life and lived it from the top shelf, right up to the end. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Betty Strnisa and her husband Steve Kortepeter. Left behind to cherish her memory are her two sons, Steven Dale Kortepeter of Virginia and Christopher Kortepeter of Canonsburg, three brothers; Frank W. Strnisa and his wife Sherry of Burgettstown, Ronald W. Strnisa and his wife Lori of Canonsburg and Christopher J. Strnisa and his wife Lisa, nieces and nephews, Joshua, Zachary, Scott, Sierra, Sandor, Jaden, Jacob and Bayly and several great-nieces and nephews. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120. Memorial contributions in Joyce’s name may be made to the Autism Society, Washington School of Nursing and the American Heart Association. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.