Joyce Eichar Obituary

Joyce Eichar

Joyce (Gineman) Eichar, 89, of Cygnet, passed away peacefully at 11:22 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Miriam and Hank Flores, where she has been lovingly cared for by all of her children and staff of Bridge Home Health and Hospice. Joyce was born October 25, 1935, in a farmhouse in Liberty Center, Ohio, to the late John and Grace (Anspaugh) Gineman. She married Paul H. Eichar November 24, 1957, and he has preceded her in death.

Joyce is survived by her daughters, Miriam (Hank) Flores of North Baltimore, Betty (James, Jr.) Zeigler of North Baltimore, and Denise Flis of Edmond, Oklahoma; her son, Jon (Rose) Eichar of North Baltimore; her grandchildren, Ashley, Ray, Rachel, Nathan, Jessica (Jonathan), James (Jamie), Johnathan (Kristina), Kelly (Bryce), Daniel, Josh (Erin), and Jordan; her great-grandchildren, Adam, Jackson, Bennie, Jayme, James, Jr., Madilynn, Ruth, Gabriel, Johhon, Graeme, Nora, Ivy, Odin, Leighton and Harper.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Gineman; sister-in-law, Diane Gineman; brother-in-law, David Eichar; sister-in-law, Esther Mohr; and son-in-law, Kim Flis.

Joyce was a registered nurse for over 35 years, serving and caring for patients at Marysville Hospital, Tiffin Mercy Hospital, the physician's offices of Dr. Lapica and Pagarigan for 13 years, Wood County Hospital for 11 years, and Fairfield Mercy Hospital for 13 years. Joyce also served faithfully alongside Paul at the five parishes where they were assigned.

Joyce and Paul retired to their home in the country in Cygnet, where they enjoyed being close to family and friends, gardening and being outdoors.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, with Pastor Megan Kerr officiating. Burial will be at New Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, and 10–11 a.m. prior to service Thursday.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Memorial Fund, North Baltimore; North Baltimore Meals on Wheels; or Bridge Home Health and Hospice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.