Joyce L. Masich, 68, of East Concord, entered into rest on February 23, 2026. Beloved wife of Peter Masich; devoted mother of Christopher Masich (Jessica Paprocki) and Michael (Colleen) Masich; cherished Nanni of Macy, Mia, Jack, and Lincoln Masich, and Anastasia Paprocki; loving daughter of the late Ronald and Suzanne (nee Ingalsbe) LaVere; dear sister of Joan (Dennis) Gold, Janet (Robert) Everson, Jacqueline (Patrick) Leman, Ronald (Andrea) LaVere Jr., Keith (Dhana) LaVere, Jeanne (Dennis) Sabastian; sister in law of AnnMarie (Mark) Meckes. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Joyce was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, known by her grandchildren, as Nanni. She was a loving friend to all that knew her. A very strong woman who has fought illness throughout her life but, rarely showed it. She was a teacher of children, and artist of the things that she created. Joyce was a beautiful person inside and out. A gardener of earth and of life, making those that she touched better.

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, (near Eggert Rd.) on Sunday (March 1) from 12-4 PM where a funeral service will follow at 4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joyce’s memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo online at www.hospicebuffalo.com