Penn, Pennsylvania
1929 - 2016
Joseph P. Maier, 87, of Penn, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1929, in Jeannette, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Walsh Maier. Prior to his retirement, Joe was a steelworker and employed by the former Hockensmith Corp. in Penn. Joe was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the Navy aboard the USS Shangri-La. He also was a member of the Navy baseball team, and later spent time playing in the minor leagues. He was a member of the former St. Boniface Church in Penn and attended the Sacred Heart Church in Jeannette. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by a grandson, Ryan; and a sister, Elizabeth Hevesy. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy Hare Maier; his children, Joseph M. Maier, and wife, Yvonne, of Greensburg, Karen Tornabene and husband, Sam, of San Antonio, Texas, Timothy Maier, and wife, Cheryl, of Jeannette, Colleen Maier, of Penn, and David Maier, and wife, Jan, of Harrison City; grandchildren, Katie Jo, Chelsey, Carrie, Joe, Melanie, Meghann, Samuel, Richard, Gina, Stephanie, Karlee, and Jenna; great-grandchildren, Danni, Garrett, Noah, Tre, Madison, and Caleb; a sister, Maxine Uttenreither of Gettysburg; a brother, William Schneider, and wife, Peg, of Chicora, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 North 2nd St., Jeannette. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church, with Father Paul A. Lisik as celebrant. Interment with military honors, accorded by the Jeannette Combined Veterans, will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.
Joseph Paul was my big brother. Joseph was strong, creative and loving. He had many hobbies but baseball was Joseph's love. My only brother is now in heaven with mom and dad and sister Betty. Gone but never forgotten. Love sister Mackie
Maxine L Maier- Uttenreither
February 13, 2017 | Littlestown, PA | Sister
"Whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability," "There is nothing that God will not forgive," and "Always be true to those who love you." A few words of wisdom from my dad that I'll always remember.
Looking back, I can say that Our childhoods in the Maier house were nothing short of perfect. Our parents devoted their lives to our happiness and well being. From magical Christmases when he would climb up on the roof and stomp around like reindeer and we would be in a panic cause...
Karen Maier
November 30, 2016 | Penn, PA
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Karen Maier
November 30, 2016 | Penn, PA
"Whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability," "There is nothing that God will not forgive," and "Always be true to those who love you." A few words of wisdom from my dad that I'll always remember.
Looking back, I can say that our childhoods in the Maier house were nothing short of perfect. Our parents devoted their lives to our happiness and well being. From magical Christmases when he would climb up on the roof and stomp around like reindeer and we would be in a panic cause...
November 30, 2016
I am praying for all of you. I have so many great memories of Joe from my childhood. Joe always had a nickname for me and always made me laugh. I'll never forget when he would stand on the porch and whistle when it was time for the kids to come home. I don't think there was a time that I went to your house and did not see him under a car 'fixing' something. Whether he worked on a car or assembled something he always ended up with 'extra' parts. I remember how adamant he was about...
Sherri Mertz
November 28, 2016 | Nederland, CO
So sorry for your loss Cheryl and Family...
Jeff and Vicky Bolen
November 26, 2016 | Delmont, PA
Pap will always be in our hearts...prayers for the Maier family and friends through this hard time.
Bobby Price
November 26, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
Dave and family, I am very sorry for your loss.
John McCall, NICB
November 26, 2016 | Erie, PA
Dave,Jan,and family , we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad and grandfather , you all are in our thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time .
Jeff and Jamie Garbowsky
November 26, 2016 | 2005 Trotwood Court ,Jeannet, PA