Joyce Haney, a longtime Cherry Hill resident and the widow of Haddonfield architect, Jack Williamson, passed away at the age of 74. She was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and received her first master’s at the University of Hawaii East-West Center in Honolulu. This led to a job in Japan and extensive travel. She later attended MIT achieving her second master’s in city planning and accepted a position with the firm RPPW, in Tarrytown, N.Y. concentrating on urban development projects. After marrying Jack, they settled in Cherry Hill. With the birth of her second child, she rekindled her passion for teaching ESL and also served as President of the Cherry Hill School Board for a term. In her later years, she became an adjunct professor and e-librarian at the Camden County College. She is survived by son, Matthew Williamson, daughter, Nicole Ventrella, two grandchildren, loving family members and wonderful friends. A memorial service will be held in lieu of a funeral on Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Markheim Arts Center, 104 Walnut St., Haddonfield, NJ. A memorial fund to benefit Camden County College has been established in her name. Contributions can be mailed to the Joyce Haney Memorial Fund at 231 Lake Street, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
**Edit: There was an error in our Oct. 15 publication in the obituary for Joyce Haney saying that there was a funeral held for her. A funeral was not held. The memorial on Nov. 1 is in lieu of a funeral as there was not time to have one due to her condition and circumstances. This online version reflects this correction.
