Joyleen S. (Smith) Branco

Joyleen S. (Smith) Branco passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, with her family at her side. She was 75. Joyleen was a resident of Arcola, PA. Joyleen was a member of Lower Providence Presbyterian Church in Eagleville, PA. Born in Bridgeport, PA on January 7, 1939, she was a daughter of the late John N. and Mary (McCleary) Smith. Surviving is her loving family including her husband of 54 years, Richard P. Branco, Sr. three sons: Richard P. Branco, Jr. of Warriors Mark, PA, Christopher D. Branco and his wife, Elaine, of Collegeville, PA and John S. Branco and his wife, Sherri, of Royersford, PA; two daughters, Eileen M. Sharp of Mesa, AZ and Lauren A. Lattanze and her husband, John, of Bridgeport, PA; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Jane Cummins and her husband, Charles, of Norristown, PA; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by a sister, June Hobbs. Joyleen's Funeral Service will be held at the Lower Providence Presbyterian Church, 3050 W. Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA 19403 on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:00 am. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 9 to 10:45 am, at the church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, West Norriton.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joyleen's memory to a charity of the donor's choice.Arrangements are by The Bacchi Funeral Home and Crematory, Ltd., Bridgeport, PA.www.bacchifuneralhome.com