Joyce A. Cooper, 70 of Oswego passed away Wednesday evening at St. Luke Health Services surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's Disease.

Joyce was born in Oswego and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Beatrice Dunsmoor Stevens.

She was the wife of Paul R. Cooper.

Joyce was totally devoted to her family and especially looked forward to Christmas Eve every year.

Mrs. Cooper had been employed for many years as a teacher assistant at Riley Elementary School.

Joyce was very intrigued by the history of Oswego and visited several Oswego County historical landmarks every summer with her grandchildren.

Picnics at Fort Ontario were one of Joyce's other favorite summer pastimes, always on a "ghost hunt" while enjoying the Lake Ontario views.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters Jennifer (Michael) Arena and Ann Marie (Michael) Jadus, both of Oswego, one sister Elizabeth (James) Kush of Fulton, a stepdaughter Tara (Jose) Montejano of Arizona, eight grandchildren, Nicholas, Zachary, Christopher, Rachel, Megan, Katelyn, Phillip and Patrick, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:30AM Wednesday January 26, at St. Mary's Church. Calling hours Tuesday 3-6PM at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.  Masks will be required.

Spring burial will be in Minetto Cemetery.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the excellent care that  was provided by the 7 ^th floor staff at St. Luke Health Services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association 912 Killian Hill Rd. S.W. Lilburn, GA 30047. Donate - Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org)