Photo courtesy of Wendel and Loecher Funeral Home - Lancaster
Feb 21, 1939 - Oct 15, 2025
Ann, so sorry for you and your families loss. Joe was a great guy who coached Little League with me. Always enjoyed his conversations on his lap around the block, especially about the Yankees. Sorry we missed the funeral we are in Florida. Rest in peace Joe, you true and faithful servant...Lou and Karen Salvatore
LOU SALVATORE
October 21, 2025 | LANCASTER, NY
Dear Mrs. Karb, Mike, and Dave, saddened to hear about Mr. Karb. I'll always remember his gentle and happy personality. In addition to being a super nice person, I'm thankful and blessed he was a part of my (and my family's) history. He actually took me to my first Bills game in the late 1970's from I which I still have the seat cushion he bought me that day (pictured). Thinking and praying for you all at this time. May God's peace be with you. Love to you all!
Matt Kessler
October 20, 2025 | Lancaster, NY | Neighbor
RIP Mr Karb. He was always a delight to have come to our office for his derm appointments. His creative letters to the doctor and office staff always were a welcomed diversion to a busy day. I still have some of his CD's that have such a nice mixture of some favorite oldies. I know he is relishing in paradise now but he made the world a better place when here was here.
Linda Gavacs
October 19, 2025 | Work
So sorry for your loss. Had many memorable conversations with Joe on his daily walks. May his soul rest in peace. God Bless.
Norm & Donna SMOLAREK
October 18, 2025 | Lancaster, NY | Neighbor
Dear Ann & family: Our lives are better by our association at St Mary's over the years. Joe reflected a kindness & love that left us better parishioners. His assignment complete, now answered the call home to the Lord's table. Shalom my friend...
Michael & (Diane in Spirit) E Zimmer
October 16, 2025 | Lancaster, NY | Friend
Clssmates at Kensigton High School 1957.. We remet at alumni outings.. Joe and I became very close the last 8 years.. We exchanges e mails often. Joe is a real friend, who cared and listened to my problems. He helped me get over some rough times in my life. Joe was a real Veteran and we had lots of laughs about his military life. IF Joe could have played sports in HS, he would have been very good but he had to work.Years go he could do 50 push ups or sit ups with ease. I will miss my good...
Alvin Pustulka
October 16, 2025 | Orchard Park, NY | Friend
Joseph G. Karb Feb. 21, 1939 – Oct. 15, 2025 Of Lancaster, N.Y. Beloved husband of Ann (nee McTighe); devoted father of Michael (Becky), David and Paul Karb; loving grandfather of Matthew, Michaela and Braeden Karb; son of the late Joseph Karb, Sr. and Dolores (Karb) Klosterman; brother of David (Jerri) Karb and Judith Schneider; brother-in-law of the late Thomas and Robert McTighe; survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Joe was a graduate of Kensington High School, Bryant & Stratton and the University of Buffalo; spent many years as a Controller in the retail industry, and was a retiree of Blue Cross of WNY. An avid Yankees fan, he spent many years coaching Little League baseball teams. His love of music inspired him to create compilations of songs on CDs as a hobby, which he enjoyed sharing with his friends. The family will receive friends at the Wendel & Loecher Funeral Home, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, from 12 to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 19. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 1 St. Mary’s Hill, Lancaster, at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 20 (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated.
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