Joyce Watson

Joyce Watson, 79, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at UPMC-Montefiore Hospital, in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 14, 2020, following a brief illness. She was born December 21, 1940, in Pittsburgh, one of ten children of the late John W. and Ruth Coon Mazon. Ms. Watson worked as short-order cook at Taylor’s Lunch and Eight Four Lakes Lounge. She was an avid fan of the late Elvis Presley. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah (William) Medved of Pittsburgh, whose father is the late Joseph Rogers, and Kathleen Watson of Washington, whose father is the late Dorsey Watson, Jr.; granddaughters, Michelle (Eric) Deditch and Carol J. Maslowski; grandsons, John (Melissa) Fisher, Ceijae Holloman, Cambryn Watson and Shayne Watson; great-grandchildren, Eric Paul Deditch, Matthew Knowlson, Danyelle Deditch (Timothy Welsh), Kryslyn Fisher, and Han Aiden Maslowski; great-great grandchild, Bentley Matthew Welsh; her beloved siblings, David (Janet) Mazon of Eighty Four, Ralph (Cathy) Mazon of Charleroi, Virginia (Bob) Isherwood of Pittsburgh, and Lorraine Welch of Washington; and her beloved foster brother, Bill (Linda) Freier of Washington. Joyce was a foster grandmother to Brian (Amanda) Johns, Ashlee (John) Rankin, Michael “Mikey” Johns, and Lytisha Varano; and wonderful foster great-grandmother to Alex, Hannah, Dylan, Myka, Runner, and baby Rankin expected late summer. In addition, she was a very special aunt to several nieces and nephews. Deceased are beloved siblings, Shirley Monroe, Edith Tate, Raymond R. Mazon, John W. Mazon, Jr., and Edward G. Mazon. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 18th, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. At 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, the family will deliver a eulogy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home to assist with expenses. Donations may also be made at www.FuneralBill.com