Joyce E. Ellison Hager, age 80, resident of Pulaski for the last 25 years, formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday at Oswego Hospital. Joyce was born July 4, 1936 in Watertown, the daughter of William and Ethel Haeslip Maslen. She attended Watertown High School. Joyce married Alan Hager on July 4, 1995. She was employed by Carrier Corp for several years.
Surviving are her husband Alan, one son, Stephen (Christy) Ellison of Mallory, three daughters, Cheryl (Steve) Ackley of Moyock, NC, Donna (Dan) Weaver of Mooresville, NC and Samantha Ackley of Florida, two sisters, Marilyn Longamor and Barbara Parks, one brother, Richard Maslen, special friend, Danni LeClair, nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski. A calling hour will be held from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service.