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Memorial services for three-year-old Joycelynn Dylewski are set to take place today (Thursday, February 27) at Densmore Funeral Home in Corinth, New York. Family and friends will gather from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to remember the young girl who passed away last week. Joycelynn was known for her love of singing, dancing, playing in the snow, and being outdoors with her siblings, as described in her obituary.
Last Wednesday (February 19), emergency services responded to a call at Joycelynn's Main Street residence in Corinth due to reports of her having difficulty breathing. She was rushed to Saratoga Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The investigation into her death is ongoing, and authorities are awaiting the results of a toxicology report to determine the cause of death, according to Saratoga County Undersheriff Jeffrey Brown.
Joycelynn's parents, Samantha and Matthew Dylewski, have been charged with five counts of endangering the welfare of a child, relating to their five children, including Joycelynn. The charges stem from allegations that the parents acted in a manner harmful to the children's physical, mental, or moral welfare. The couple has denied any wrongdoing. The four surviving siblings are currently under the care of family members, with a court order of protection in place.
A GoFundMe page organized by Joycelynn's aunt, Jessica Decker, is raising funds to cover the funeral expenses. As of Monday evening, the campaign had raised $2,780 of its $6,000 goal. The community is encouraged to support the family during this difficult time.
The investigation into Joycelynn's death continues, with authorities working to gather more information.