Joyce Myrthel, 53, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died Tuesday morning at the hospice unit at Mid-Valley Hosptial, Peckville, after a lengthy illness.

Born June 28, 1947, in Scranton, daughter of Marion Pasco Megela, Scranton, and the late Charles Megela, she was a 1965 graduate of Scranton Central High School. She attended St. Joseph's Church, North Scranton, and was employed as a bookkeeper by Parente Randolph P.C., Scranton, until her illness.

Her companion is George Kozlansky, Scranton.

Also surviving are two sons, Scott, Bethlehem; and Wade, Dickson City; two sisters, Linda Williams, Orlando, Fla.; and Donna Robacker, Scranton; three brothers, Charles Megela, Ocala, Fla.; Edward Megela, Gouldsboro; and William Megela, South Canaan; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; and cousins.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11:45 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, North Main Avenue at Theodore Street, to be celebrated by Monsignor Peter P. Madus, pastor. Interment, Abington Hills Cemetery, South Abington Township.

There will be no calling hours.

Arrangements by the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home, 254-268 Railroad Ave.