Birth date: Sep 14, 1941 Death date: Jan 23, 2026
Joyce Knapp, 84, of Mount Dora, Florida, formerly of the Washington, D.C. area, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 in the company of her loving daughters. Born in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, Joyce was the daughter of Richard Read Obituary
Joyce was a colleague of mine and a dear friend from the time I moved to Maryland in 1984 to work at Vitro Corporation where we met. She was very generous and welcoming--often arranging for lobsters to be flown down from Maine and sharing her Bordeaux wines at gatherings at her home to our collective delight.
Professionally speaking, Joyce was steadfast and resolute as our database administrator and played a pivotal role in the company’s information technology upgrade. In between work, we traveled to Puerto Rico for our friend Chuck’s wedding, and when I left to return to Seattle, she came to mine.
Over the years we would get together whenever I returned East to visit my family and play bridge--even if it was two-handed. I’ll miss those visits and calls but know she will always be bidding up a storm in Grand Slam style.
David Lotz
Dawn, Deb and the rest of the family. I'm so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I'm heartbroken for your loss and what you are having to go through right now and the days, weeks ahead. Your mom is an amazing, beautiful, smart, caring and passionate lady! She raised incredible women and I hope you will feel surrounded by love. Your mom's spirit will forever shine through you.
Here for you during this time and always. Warm regards,
Beth and Kevin (California friends)
Dearest Dawn and Deb,
Your mother remains a cornerstone of my childhood. Her strengths will be a source of fond memories for me and my family. I wish you the comfort of her memory and am sorry for your loss.
Ann (Gallagher)
