Ellen Joyce Imhof
Ellen Joyce Imhof, age 96, of Hiram, died on July 24, 2024, at Ohman Family Living in Middlefield.
Joyce was born in Girard, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 1927, the daughter of Richard and Ellen (nee Welshman) Pope. She graduated from Girard High School in 1945 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from The Ohio State University in 1949. She was a lifetime member of The Ohio State Alumni Association and a dedicated fan of Ohio State sports, holding season tickets to football games through her mid-90s.
Joyce married Arnold David Imhof, of Cleveland, on Oct. 14, 1950. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage before his death in 2006. Together, they raised two children, Lee Imhof and Ellen (Tim) Matlock.
She taught English at Newbury High School for six years prior to becoming the secretary and treasurer of Troy Chemical Industries, Inc., where she worked from 1971 through 2020, before retiring at the age of 92.
Joyce also served on the Berkshire Schools Board of Education for 26 years and was a member of the Ohio School Board Association, earning a nomination to the All-Ohio School Board in 1975.
An active community participant, Joyce was a devoted member of the Burton Congregational Church. She remained an avid reader and technologically savvy in retirement.
Joyce never met a dessert she didn’t like.
She played a great part in the lives of her children, four grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews, and many friends – by whom she will be greatly missed.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David; and two sisters, Jane (George) Bruce and Sarah (Derrill) Davis.
She is survived by her children, Lee and Ellen; as well as her grandchildren, Katie (Robert) Hobohm, David Imhof, Jill Matlock and Andrew (Ellen) Matlock.
A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2024, at Burton Congregational Church, 14558 West Park St., Burton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations can be made to the Ohio State Marching Band (www.tbdbitl.osu.edu); Burton Public Library (www.burtonlibrary.org); or Burton Congregational Church Food Cupboard (https://www.burtonucc.com/food-cupboard).
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.
Sly Family Funeral Home assisted the family with these arrangements.
