Joni D. Groll, 69
Dan McClelland
Joni D. Groll, 69, went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2022 with her loving husband by her side and holding her hand.
Joni was born on January 25, 1952 to Leonard and Genevieve (Mitchell) LaMora in Tupper Lake.
She attended Tupper Lake schools and graduated from Tupper High in 1970. She later attended the North Country Community College's nursing program and became a registered nurse.
She had worked at various settings as an RN over the years, most recently retiring as Director of Health Care Services from Columbia Greene Community College in 2020.
After retiring she enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Joni has been described by those who know her as kind, loving and always smiling. She was the epitome of a dedicated and tenacious mother to her cherished children, Daniel and Beth Ann Murray.
Being a mother was one of the most important parts of Joni’s life, a role that gave her much pride and joy.
She was supportive, warm, patient, and funny as a mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. We will never be able fill the space left behind by her.
Joni was predeceased by her parents, and nephew John LaMora. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Paul Groll, her children Daniel and Beth Ann Murray, her brother Michel (Julie) LaMora, sister Jennifer (Jim) Plummer. Also surviving Joni are a niece Katrina Nilsson, nephews David Plummer and Michel LaMora 2nd as well as many cousins and great nieces and nephews.
At her request there will be no services.