Joyce Ruth (Pandiani) Werbiski, 76, of Wallingford, wife of the late Walter W. Werbiski, passed away on April 4, 2025.  Born in Durham, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gladys (Wolfe) Pandiani.

Joyce lived in Wallingford for fifty-five years.  She worked as a telephone operator for SNET retiring in 1997.  She loved to cook and bake especially Christmas cookies.  She enjoyed adult coloring books, word search puzzles and knitting and crocheting. Joyce will be remembered for being a kind and generous woman.

She is survived by her son Christopher Werbiski of Wallingford and nieces and nephews.

Along with her husband and parents, Joyce was predeceased by two brothers, William Pandiani and Arthur Pandiani.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, April 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown.  A private graveside service will be held in Mica Hill Cemetery in Durham.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.