Joseph A. Lehosky

Joseph Joe” “Joey” A. Lehosky of Eldred, PA, passed away at home, suddenly and unexpectedly, on December 23, 2022.

He was born October 15, 1959, in Olean, NY, the only child of Joseph P. (deceased) and Joyce Sacco Lehosky.  

Joe was a 1977 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School.  He earned a BA from St. Bonaventure University and an MBA from Penn State-Behrend.  His work history includes employment with the Otto Eldred Recreation Center during high school summers, and, after college, Joel Anderson, CPA, in Port Allegany, National Transit Company in Bradford, Pennzoil in Oil City, and, most recently, as co-owner of Cranberry Castrol 10-Minute Oil Change/Car Wash/Pet Wash in Cranberry (Venango County), PA, and Erie Castrol 10-Minute Oil Change. He retired in April 2021.

Joe enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, fly fishing, and fly tying.

On May 24, 1986, Joe married Patricia Popiel Lehosky.  She survives him in addition to his mother, cousin, Christopher Momberger, mother-in-law, Doris Popiel, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kevin and Molly Popiel Lindahl, Jon Popiel, and Joseph and Alice Popiel.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including Jason and Heidi Popiel Worthington and their children, Cade and Paxton, plus Dan Popiel and Ashley Butters and their children, Natalee and Nicholas.  Additionally, he is survived by special friends, Mike & Lois Kervin, Joe Wade, Carl and Jean Miskovich, Todd, Shirley, Jake and Emily Ziegler, Scott Thomas, Tom and Barb Morris, Dan, Becky, Joe and Sue Klapec, Steve, Kay, Tyler, and Heather Hickman, John & Darlene Cubbon, Ray & Linda Stiglitz, Pat & Colleen Scrivo, Bob Anderson, and members of Oil Creek Trout Unlimited, Seneca Trout Unlimited, and Keystone Fly Fishers.

There will be no funeral. Cremains will be scattered by the family.

The family is grateful for the first responder services of the McKean County 911 Center, plus the following, and memorials can be made to Port Area Ambulance Service Inc., 22279 US-6, Port Allegany, PA 16743, or TLC EMS, 20 Grant St., Duke Center, PA 16729, or the Eldred Boro VFD, 4 Platt St., Eldred, PA 16731, or the Eldred Township VFD, 84 Windfall Rd., Eldred, PA 16731.  Memorials can also be made to Keystone Fly Fishers, 1021 Bredinsburg Rd., Franklin, PA 16323 or Trout Unlimited, Oil Creek Chapter, PO Box 366, Franklin, PA 16323.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. of Bradford.

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Extending our heartfelt condolences to you Patty & all those that are hurting in the loss of Joe.
— Robb and Angela Shipman

I am so sorry for your loss. Joe had a great sense of humor
— Alfonso Rickerson

Patty, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. Please know that you and Joyce and your family are in my prayers. Many happy memories of baseball games and gatherings!
— Sue Wilcox English and family

Very sorry to learn about Joey’s death. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
— Karl Shuey

Patty, My heart broke for you when I saw Joe''s obituary in the Derrick. Sincere prayers of comfort & support.
— Jane Horos

Patty, so sorry to hear about your husband. Thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family.
— Debbie Corbett Presto

Patty I am very sorry for the loss of your husband. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
— Vickie Skiba

I only knew JOE for about 5 years but what a neighbor, his advise was great and his wit even better, but the smell of his outdoor cooking was so wonderful. Whenever I had a question about the type of trees or local animals he had an good answer. Patty, you and the family have my deepest sympathy.
— Jerry Maxwell

Joe and I offered services in the same market place for several years. When we retired, we became good friends. We traveled the same areas and both came from a great place, western Pennsylvania. I am sure his family will miss him dearly. My heartfelt condolences go out to them during this time of their great loss. Joe was a good friend.
— Bud Koch

Patty you have our deepest sympathy. Blake thought a lot of Joe. God Bless
— Blake and Kay Neely

Dearest Patty, Our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Henry & Judy Grandelis
— Judy Grandelis

Patty, we are so sorry for your loss. The measure of your loss is the measure of your blessing. Thinking and praying for you in the weeks ahead.
— Ami (Weekley) Bucher

My heart and prayer goes out that He may bring comfort and peace to You and Your Family.
— Craig Myers

Patty, so very sorry for your loss. My sympathy and prayers are with you.
— Joann Toombs

Patty, So very sorry for your sudden loss. Love & prayers, Sallie & Gordon Johnson
— Sallie Johnson

Patty we are very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was one of the good guys and will be missed by many. You will be in our prayers for comfort at this most difficult time.
— Kathy and Bruce Exley

Patty, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
— David & Michele Van Pelt

Patty, Tim & I are so very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. If we can do anything for you let us know. Love, hugs and many prayers to you.
— Tim & Cindy McGuire

Patty, so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Take care and God Bless!
— Karen Wallize

Patty, We are so sorry for your loss. Margie and I both loved Joe, our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
— Tim & Margie Ramsey

Patty, sending heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Please give your family my condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mark and Mary Ann Anderson
— Mark Anderson

Dear Patty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies. Your Oil City neighbor Jan.
— Jan Osten

Dear Patty... We were so very saddened to hear of Joe''s passing. Joe was always exceptionally considerate and nice to us. He personified how we should all treat each other. We always enjoyed his warm smile and genuine laugh. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies.
— Rick and Linda Fletcher

May his name forever be a blessing.
— Nancy Katz

I’m so sorry, Patty and family. Joe was a good guy, he will certainly be missed.
— Tom Tarkowski

We are thinking and praying for you at this difficult time. Joe always had a smile for everyone- he will be missed.
— Cyndee and Rick

Dear Patty, This is a beautiful picture of Joe. Bob & I are both so saddened & shocked by the unexpected loss of Joe. Our neighborhood will never be the same! I always new what time dinner was as Joe was cooking something delicious on the grill! A reminder that I needed to “get something ready quick” for my family. We always had good laughs about that! Although your house on the corner was purchased by someone else, it will always be “Patty & Joe’s” house. Rest assured he will always have a house to come home to! Miss you both terribly. May God Bless you during your difficult times. Sending our love.
— Debbie & Bob Schumacher

Patty, we are saddened by Joe''s passing. We enjoyed spending time with you both last year and for me this past summer. He was an amazing cook, and so much fun to be around. Joe will surely be missed by all of us who knew and loved him.
— Michele Confer Rorabaugh & Dr. Arnie White

I am so sorry for your loss..my sympathy is with you...and my love.......
— Ann Glady

Patty we are so very sorry for your sudden loss. Our prayers are with you.
— Dave & Jean

Condolences

  • Extending our heartfelt condolences to you Patty & all those that are hurting in the loss of Joe.

    — Robb and Angela Shipman
  • I am so sorry for your loss. Joe had a great sense of humor

    — Alfonso Rickerson
  • Patty, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. Please know that you and Joyce and your family are in my prayers. Many happy memories of baseball games and gatherings!

    — Sue Wilcox English and family
  • Very sorry to learn about Joey’s death. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

    — Karl Shuey
  • Patty, My heart broke for you when I saw Joe''s obituary in the Derrick. Sincere prayers of comfort & support.

    — Jane Horos