Obituary of Joyce G. Stockhauser

Joyce G. Stockhauser, 77, of Holland Patent, NY passed away May 12, 2025, at Rome
Health. Born on September 8, 1947, she was a daughter of Edmund M. Grau and
Natalie Dussault Grau. Joyce graduated from Dolgeville high school and later attended
MVCC. Joyce was a Lab technician at Slocum Dickson in Utica, NY where she was a
valued employee for many years.
Joyce enjoyed gardening and knitting and was quite gifted at it, she especially enjoyed
making Christmas stockings for her family, each family member had a beautifully made
stocking full of memories from Joyce. She enjoyed spending time with family and
friends, but she especially cherished any time spent with her grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Grandma was her most beloved role. One of her favorite pastimes was
watching Dancing with the Stars with her granddaughter. Joyce had a warm presence
which will be greatly missed by those who knew her.
Joyce is survived by her sons Martin Howroyd and Brian (Amy) Stockhauser; daughters
Christina (Dale) Sexton and JoAnne (Jeff) Cuda; sister Barbara (John) Morrell, step
brother Zane Cramer, step mother Rose Grau; grandchildren Marty Jr., Mitchell, Jesse,
Jamie, Nicholas, Natalie, Dylan, Alexis, Ashley, Raelyn,Nick and Ethan; great
grandchildren Ivy, Zachary, Xavier, Ameir, Alice, Ella, Jesse, Hailey, Harlow, Isla and
Emmie; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Edmund
M. Grau and Natalie Dussault Grau; brother Richard Grau and step brother Robert
Cramer.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff, especially
Ashley, in the ICU at Rome Hospital. In keeping with Joyce’s wishes there are no public
services. If anyone would like to honor the memory of Joyce donations may be made to
the Rome Humane Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Strong-Burns &
Sprock Funeral Home, 7751 Merrick, Rd. Rome, NY 13440.