Joyce Mary Kleiber

     Joyce Mary Kleiber, age 84, of Wayne, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. She was the loving wife of Martin, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of the late Marion Smyczek and the late Sophie (Beczkiewicz) Smyczek. 

     Joyce graduated from Alverno College (Milwaukee, WI) earning her bachelors and MSW from Loyola University in Chicago. She helped many in her social work career in a variety of settings, most recently doing family and individual counseling for Community Volunteers in Medicine. 

     Joyce was known for being a great mom, grandma (and baba), and a friend to many who will miss her dearly.

     She will be remembered for being an inspiration to so many people. She made and kept friends readily with her kind and gentle presence. She was adventurous and loved learning, taking every opportunity to continue her education. She traveled often, to visit her family and friends, and as an active member of Low Vision International. On her travels, she made more friends, as she embraced local cultures; sight-seeing, and even kayaking and camping in recent years. She loved singing, cooking (and eating), sharing food with friends and family, reading, listening to the radio, and keeping up with current events. 

     She was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Wayne, Pennsylvania where she was also a long-time choir member. 

     Joyce is survived by her children, Andy Kleiber (Marisa Muliadi-Kleiber), Sophia Kleiber, Katharine Perrin (Russell Perrin), and Marty Kleiber; her grandchildren, Keane and Nicholas Kleiber, and Gerald and Remy Perrin; siblings, Tony and Mike Smyczek; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. 

     Services and interment will be held privately. Contributions in her memory may be made to Community Volunteers in Medicine https://cvim.org/ or Delaware Valley Council of Citizens with Low Vision https://lowvisionnow.com/

     Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. To view Joyce's online obituary and leave condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com