Joyce C. Byrd-Puranen, 69, of Dunkirk, formerly of Kenmore, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at home. She was born in Buffalo on January 30, 1948, daughter of the late Edward and Elvira (Griffiths) Burd.
She was a retired employee of Chautauqua County.
Surviving is a brother, Dennis (Judith) Burd of Kenmore. Preceded by her husband, Paavo Puranen and sister, Ann Burd.
Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 East Doughty Street, Dunkirk.
Obituary from the Observer
