Joseph Hancharik

Joseph Hancharik, age 89 of Dunbar, Pa passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home with his loving daughter, Joyce by his side. He was born in Star Junction on February 14, 1935, a son of Paul and Mary Lapatosky Hancharik.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Yencheck Hancharik; siblings: Paul, George, Anne, Mary, Steve, Helen, Katherine and John, son-in law, John Tringhese, II.
Joe work for Michael Burkowitz Company for 33 years and Laurel Mall in maintenance for 6 years. He bought a farm in 1957 with his wife Mary Jane raising animals and farming. In his younger years he also enjoyed pitching baseball in the Perryopolis area. He spent time with his daughters showing horse in 4H. Joyce was proud to be the daughter of a farmer who taught her many things about agriculture. During his lengthy illness he spent 2 years at his daughter, Barbara’s home.
Joe is survived by his children: Barbara Tringhese of Monarch, Joyce Yost (Jeffrey) of Gans, Julie Devine (Steve) of Lanham, Maryland; four grandchildren: John Tringhese, III (Katie), Janine Fattori, Sam Fattori, Layla Devine; three great grandchildren: Brielle, Grayson, Bella; brother, Andy Hancharik; sister, Marge McCory.
Joe’s family will receive friends in the Blair-Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 305 Rear Independence Street, Perryopolis, Pa.  on Monday, December 16, 2024 from 5 - 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Michael Lyons, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis, Pa.
The family would like to thank the Scottdale Amedisys for the outstanding care extended to Joe. Also his caregivers: Sandy, Joanne, Janet and Tina.

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