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     Joyce Benjamin Kosicinski, 79, of Lanesville died peacefully November 24, 2022 at the Kingston Hospital with her family at her side.  She was born in Lanesville on April 5, 1943 daughter of the late Elmer and Charlotte Becker Benjamin Sr.  She was a native and life long area resident.   Joyce had been  employed at the N.Y.S. DOT, as well as Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, and the N.Y.C. DOT  Her motto was, "If a man can do it, she could do it better!"  Joyce had a great appreciation of nature, and had hunted, fished, and tended her beautiful flower gardens.  She had a strong sense of community, and tirelessly volunteered her time at the activities and worship of the Lanesville Church, and at the Food Pantry.  You could count on her to help out anyone.   She was a queen of yard sales, and had an infectious sense of humor to get anyone to laugh.  She was extremely talented at fabricating new and unusual craft projects.  She will be missed by many. 

     Surviving are her daughter Judy Hitchcock, three sons: James, Jeff, and John Vierstra.  15 grandchildren: Phillip, Anthony, Austin, Alex, Alyssa, Joseph, Leigha, Matthew, Chelsea, Aubrey, Brianna, Kira, Cassandra, Isabella, and Annalise.  Great grandchildren: Joseph Jr., Grayson, Brantley, Maci, Kayden, and Makenna. 14 Siblings:  Donald, Elmer Jr., Harold, Edwin, Roger, Carl, Gary, Wayne Benjamin, Rose Busch, Charlotte Campbell, Mary Masonette, Linda Vierstra, Beverly Collins, and Donna Berryann.  She was predeceased by her siblings: Evelyn Berry and Charlie Benjamin. 

     A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Joyce will be held at the Lanesville Methodist Church on Sunday Dec. 4th  at 1pm with Pastor Peggy Fabrizio as celebrant.  Private burial in St. Charles Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Lanesville United Methodist Church P.O.Box 124 Lanesville.  You may share a special memory or photo or condolence with the family on Joyce's Tribute Wall at www.gormleyfuneralhome.com