Joseph Skavinsky

Joseph ‘Joe’ Skavinsky, 81, of New Hill Community, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on, Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Joe was born September 22, 1937 in North Bethlehem Township, PA, son to Andrew and Dorothy Wolfe Skavinsky.

Joe worked at Tony’s Restaurant for many years and later retired from Greer as a custodian. He was also honorably discharged from the US Army Reserves in 1972. Joe enjoyed Bingo every week at the Point Marion Fire Hall.

Joe is survived by his one brother Donald Skavinsky, Sr. and wife Brenda; one sister Carolyn McCord all of New Hill; niece and caretaker Dorothea ‘D.D.’ Savage and many other nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Also surviving sisters-in-law, Jane Skavinsky, of Morgantown, Sylvia Skavinsky, Ransomville, NY and one brother-in-law, Frank Field of Morgantown.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Dorothy; two brothers, Andrew ‘Andy’ Skavinsky and Robert ‘Bob’ Skavinsky and three sisters, Diana Skavinsky, Dorothy Snyder and Blanche Field also his faithful canine companion Dutch.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 from 5pm until 8pm and again on Friday from 1pm until time of services at 2pm with Jason Blosser officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Garden with military graveside rites conducted by Westover VFW Post 9916.