Joyce Elizabeth Taipale

Pastor Joyce Elizabeth Taipale, age 64, of Fairport Harbor passed away on Thursday August 24, 2017At her home. She was born on October 30, 1952 in Painesville, the daughter of Beverly (Tegner) And John Taipale (Both deceased). Joyce was a graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus and Case Western Reserve. Joyce has served as a Pastor for many years at various churches' and has served at the Lordstown Evangelical Lutheran Church for the past 5 years. Survivors are Brothers John (Rosemary) Taipale of Orwell, Jeffrey (Carol) Taipale of Fairport Harbor, Sisters Jean Taipale of Fairport Harbor and Amy (Ken) Canfield of West Henrietta, New York Numerous Nephews and One Niece. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 PM Tuesday August 29th at Lordstown Evangelical Lutheran Church 5615 Palmyra Rd SW. Lordstown, Ohio 44481. The family suggests donations made to the Lutheran World Relief 700 Light Street Baltimore, Maryland 21230 The Potti Funeral Home of Fairport Harbor is handling the arrangements.