Rena “Joyce” Rotella, age 70 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Complete Care at Green Knoll, with her loving husband, Jerry, by her side.

Born July 5, 1949, in Nitro, West Virginia, daughter of the late Clifford and Mearl Lanham Wheeler, she had resided in Raritan Township for many years.

Retired from the Hunterdon County Building and Grounds Department, Joyce was an avid gardener and enjoyed camping all around the United States, with Gettysburg, PA being one of her favorites.

A ‘county girl’, she loved driving through the serene landscapes of Hunterdon County and admiring everything from the covered bridge in Delaware Township to to pristine Delaware River. She also greatly enjoyed antiquing and flea markets.

Her favorite past time though, was time spent with her family, especially her adored grandchildren who learned much from her generous and caring heart.

Surviving are her devoted husband of fifty-two years, Jerry Rotella, Sr.; cherished son, Jerry Rotella, Jr.; cherished daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Joseph Panico; dear grandmother of six grandchildren; and a loving sister and aunt to many.

***Due to the inability to have a public ceremony at this time, and knowing how vital the love of family, friends, and the community is when someone passes, everyone reading this is encouraged to leave a detailed note on this page—perhaps a favorite story, or maybe the way Joyce touched your heart—something to help inspire a measure of comfort and hope to all who read the comments.**

A private family visitation followed by life celebration services at the funeral home, with committal prayers and burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ, were private under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ 08822.

Please visit Joyce’s permanent memorial site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a memorial candle, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of her life.

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Wright & Ford, your local, family owned & operated “Life Celebration Home”