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Iona Joseph, 88, of Washington St. passed away, Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Mercy Living Center where she had resided since March. Born May 8, 1924 in Tupper Lake, she was the daughter of George and Mary (Gaston) Joseph. Iona was a lifelong resident of Tupper Lake, graduated from local schools and together with her sisters operated Joseph's market on Washington St. For several years she was a sales representative for Avon and worked at St. Alphonsus rectory. She was an active member of Holy Name parish and enjoyed traveling annually to Ste. Anne De Beaupre. She is survived by one sister Theresa Joseph of Tupper Lake. She was pre-deceased by her parents and two sisters, Mamie and Yesman. Calling hours were held on Sunday, September 23rd from 2 to 5 pm at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church. Burial will follow in the family plot at Holy Name Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
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