Joyce Schlauch

Joyce Schlauch, 88, a person of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center, Hazlet, New Jersey. She was born on October 4, 1937, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Joyce was the cherished daughter of George and Allinda (Krause) Allardyce. Joyce's early years in Pennsylvania laid the foundation for a life filled with compassion and grace. She moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she spent many memorable years before settling in Hazlet, New Jersey, in 1964. It was here that she established her home and came to love the community.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband Frederick George and her beloved son, Kevin W. Schlauch, who passed away on February 23, 2024. Her love and legacy live on through her caring son, Mark F. Schlauch, and his wife Adrienne of Foley, Alabama, her cherished grandchildren, John Schlauch and his wife Kim, and Richard Schlauch and his wife, Dr. Laura Gallo. Also surviving her are her great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Mabel, Molly, and Katie. Joyce was a devoted, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She will be greatly missed, always loved and never forgotten. 

Joyce's enjoyment of life was also evident in her love for nurturing indoor plants. She was proud of her home where greenery thrived under her attentive care.

Joyce Schlauch's journey on earth has come to a close, but her light continues to shine brightly through the many lives she has touched. Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, February 6th, 2026, from 3;00 PM to 7:00 PM at Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 3269 State Highway/Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey   Interment at Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, New Jersey will be private.  For more information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.shorepointfh.com

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