Joyce M. (Howard) Tinklepaugh

Joyce Marion Tinklepaugh, 89, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by her loving family, and into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Born to Leroy and Ruth Howard in Binghamton, NY, on April 5, 1937, Joyce led a life filled with love for her Lord and her family.

Joyce was a graduate of Binghamton North High School and went on to earn her associate degree from Onondaga Community College. She dedicated more than 25 years of service to the Westhill Central School District, where she served as treasurer until her retirement in 2000.

On August 17, 1957, she married the love of her life, Ed Tinklepaugh, at Calvary Baptist Church in Binghamton, NY, beginning a beautiful life together. They shared 66 years of marriage until he went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2023. She missed him every day. The two shared an incredibly close and loving bond, building a lifetime of cherished memories together. She treasured spending time with her family, including her beloved husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Joyce was an avid reader who always read her Bible and prayed for her family, friends, and church family every day. She also enjoyed playing tennis, gathering with family and friends for card and board games, and sharing her wonderful homemade pies, which were always a favorite among those who knew her.

Joyce loved the outdoors and the beauty of nature. She especially cherished spending time at Geneganslet Lake, where she created countless treasured memories with family and friends. Her love for the lake and its community was reflected in her involvement with the Geneganslet Lake Association, where she served as past treasurer.

Central to Joyce’s life was her faith in God. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at a young age and knew He was with her throughout her life. Joyce deeply desired for her family to know the same joy she experienced in her relationship with the Lord.

Surviving are her daughter, Julia Biegler of LaFayette; son, Jay (Kathleen) Tinklepaugh of Syracuse; grandchildren, Daniel (Sara) and David Biegler, and Jay II (Gabriella) and Ryan Tinklepaugh; great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Jessica, and Samuel Biegler; and several nieces and nephews.

To celebrate Joyce’s life, relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Onondaga Hill Presbyterian Church, 4797 Makyes Rd., Syracuse.

Joyce will be laid to rest in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Onondaga Hill Presbyterian Church or to Breakthrough T1D, 200 Vesey St., 28th Floor, New York, NY 10281.