Joyce Yvonne Vieland

Joyce Vieland, age 74 of Chardon passed away April 5, 2022 with family by her side. Born August 13, 1947 in Oil City PA to Russel and Dolores (nee: Schrum) Kulling. She had been a lifelong area resident. Joyce grew up in Cleveland and loved walking to the art museum, where she would spend hours lost in thought. As a child, she looked forward to her summers spent in Oil City on her grandparents farm. She married her high school sweetheart, Jim. They moved to Chardon, were married for 52 years and built a beautiful life together. She was devoted to her family, and was a woman of strong faith. Joyce endured many health struggles throughout her life and faced them all with dignity, strength and grace. She was an avid reader, loved music, singing, and going to concerts and the theater. She was a wonderful cook, and was known for her stuffed cabbage and nut rolls. You never left her house hungry. Joyce worked for the schools and loved being around the youth. Upon retirement she enjoyed traveling with Jim, and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She was kind, caring and generous, and always spoke up for what was right. Joyce was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chardon where she was involved in the Bereavement Committee and Christ Child society. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, and her parents Joseph and Dolores Kovalcheck. Survivors include children Jennifer Vieland of Chardon and James (Jessica) Vieland Jr. of Lancaster, PA; grandchildren Josiah, Greta, Simeon & Ayla Vieland. Brother Joe (Mindy) Kovalcheck of Concord, and sister Kim (Mickey) Atchley of Painesville, and beloved nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be 10am on Friday, April 8, 2022 at The Church of St. Mary 401 North Street, Chardon, OH 44024 with a private burial at a later date. A visitation will be from 9am to 10am at the Church on Friday. The family suggests contributions in Joyce’s memory to Christ Child Society through St. Mary’s church, 401 North Street Chardon OH 44024, or St. Jude’s foundation, as these were both dear to her heart. Arrangements are entrusted to the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Chardon, Painesville, Madison & Fairport Harbor. Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com .