Joyce S. Ferlito

On July 18, 2024, Joyce Scott Ferlito, 89, was reunited with her husband Mike with whom she shared 59 loving years of marriage. She was proud of her Hannibal roots growing up within a small, close-knit community.  Upon marriage she and Mike soon moved to Southwest Oswego where Mike joined the family farming business and Joyce began her career raising eight children. She had also been a bookkeeper for the family farm and Oswego Growers and Shippers. Joyce was an active member of the SW Oswego UMC/Journey of Faith Church where she held several administrative church positions and enjoyed time with the women's church groups. In addition, she was a volunteer in the community, including the Oswego Welcome Center, Harborfest, 4-H Leader, and she was a major influence in the introduction of the Oswego Farmers Market. With eight children she could be found at many school sporting and music events. Joyce was known by all to be a kind and compassionate woman but was also known to be strong and independent. When she had the elusive moment to herself, she was an avid reader and puzzle book player.

In addition to her husband, Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Nellie Scott, son-in-law, Ronald Roessner and daughter-in-law, Deborah (Scott) Ferlito.

Surviving to cherish her memory are three daughters; Janeen Roessner, Marie (Jeff) Zufelt and Tina (Joe) Abraham; five sons, Thomas (Robin), Dennis (Karen), Mark (Deborah), Matthew (Tracy) and Timothy (Sarah) as well as 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, siblings Ronald (Deanna) Scott and Ann (Richard) Palen, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 25th, 11:00am-1:00pm, with a service at 1:00pm at Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga St, Hannibal. Burial will follow immediately at the Hannibal Village Cemetery. Joyce requested in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Journey of Faith UMC 977 County Route 20, Oswego, NY 13216 or Hannibal Dollars for Scholars PO Box 71, Hannibal, NY 13074. To leave a special message for the family, please sign the guestbook.