Joyce Ineze Menko (nee: Casella), age 58, of Chardon, Ohio, peacefully passed away October 2, 2021, surrounded by her family at home. She was born October 16, 1962, to Vincent and Marie (nee: Woods) Casella in Euclid, Ohio.
She married Paul Menko on July 21, 1984, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe, OH. They built their family home together in Chardon where they raised their family and created lasting memories. Joyce was a part of the family catering business “Vince and Sons Catering” for many years. She then worked for W. Brown Custom Jewelry and Design, where she enjoyed creating custom pieces. She was a social butterfly and loved to dance. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
Survived by her husband, Paul Menko of Chardon, OH; daughter, Melody (David Phillips) Strano of Strongsville, OH; son, Max Menko of Chardon, OH; grandson, Jaxson Strano, mother, Marie (nee: Woods) Casella; brothers, Basil (Carla) Casella and Rocco (Dana Struna) Casella; she also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by many.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 8, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024. Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 p.m.
Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
The service will be livestreamed from the funeral home website. https://boxcast.tv/view/joyce-menko-964844.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.