Obituary of Joyce Arlene Scheidegger

Joyce Arlene (Foster) Scheidegger, 78, of Bainbridge, New York, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Joyce was born on January 30, 1945, the daughter of Wilma Parsons and William Foster. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School and earned a degree from the State University of New York @ Cobleskill in nutrition and dietetics. Joyce was also a successful real estate broker for many years in the Sidney Tri Town Area as well as Ephrata, Pennsylvania. She managed housing project sales as a developer. One of Joyce's lifelong passions was being an antique collector and dealer. She greatly enjoyed hunting for her favorite antiques and learning the history behind them. For over thirty years, Joyce lived a wonderful life in Ephrata, Pennsylvania before moving back to be near her family in her hometown area of Bainbridge, New York. Joyce loved her dogs dearly and had a heart for all animals. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed competition, especially board games. However, she did not love it if anyone beat her at these games. Joyce had a sweet tooth, with her favorite beverage being chocolate milkshakes and favorite food being Reese's Cups. When she was not eating sugary goodness, she was often seen eating her other favorites, a cheeseburger with a tall glass of milk. Joyce is best known for being a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She is beloved and will be remembered for caring deeply and always bringing fun and a touch of innocent mischief to every gathering. Joyce is predeceased by her father, William Foster, mother, Wilma Parsons, ex husband, John Scheidegger, and best friend, Sally Sites. She is survived by her sisters, Beverly Whitney, Margaret (Peggy) Himko, and Barbara Morajda, brother-in-law, Lewis Whitney, nieces, Brenda Bailey, Linda Fortunato, Penny Patten, and Patti Whitney, nephews, Michael Himko, Richard Himko, John Pruskowski, their spouses, 17 grand nieces and nephews, 13 great grand nieces and nephews, and one on the way, the Sites family, special friends, and past co-workers. Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours from 1:00 to 2:00 PM and a funeral service at 2:00 PM at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel at 21 Main St., Sidney, N.Y. 13838, Sunday, January 28, 2024. Burial will be private in Greenlawn Cemetery in Bainbridge. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com Joyce's family extends their gratitude to the staff at the Kelsey Manor Home for Adults in Afton, N.Y., and the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff at A.O. Fox Nursing Home and Hospital in Oneonta, N.Y. Also, many thanks to those who prayed for Joyce through her health woes and journey home to be with the Lord. We all love and miss Joyce dearly and know she is saying, "Right back atcha!"