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Joseph Johannsen Obituary
Joseph Shawn Johannsen, 46, of Center Street, Jim Thorpe, passed away Saturday, Jan, 5, 2019 at the home of his brother Randy.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of Diane J. (Sparich) Johannsen of Jim Thorpe, with whom he lived, and the late Harry J. Joh-annsen.
He was a 1991 graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School.
He had been a dock worker at the True Value Distribution Center in Fogelsville, where he had been employed for over 20 years.
Joe was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish.
He was a member of the West Penn Rod and Gun Club of Clamtown.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Danyelle Johannsen of Jim Thorpe; his maternal grandmother, Mildred Sparich of Jim Thorpe; his paternal grandmother, Mary Frank of Lansford; brothers, Randy J. Johannsen of Jim Thorpe and Jason C. Johannsen, and fiancee, JamiLynn Huffman, of Jim Thorpe.
Services: Funeral will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe with the Rev. James J. Ward officiating. Call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10-11 a.m., Wednesday.
Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Jim Thorpe.
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Ellen Shimkanon
January 2, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ellen Shimkanon
January 5, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
January 11, 2019
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15) ~DS
Melissa and Rick Moyer
January 10, 2019
So sorry to hear about the loss of JoJo. Rick and I have great memories of working with him at Tru Serve and hanging out with him outside of work. Our thoughts are with JoJo's family at this difficult time.
Ellen Shimkanon
January 8, 2019
My Friend Joey , He was one of the sweetest guy's I knew . I am proud to call him friend. He was like a big brother to me. He will be greatly missed. I remember all the crazy times we had at Erin's hanging out watching football, playing cards. Joey had a smile that was contagious. He was always there to lend a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on . His memory will forever live inside my heart.
January 8, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories and Almighty God bring peace and comfort to your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)
Heather Meckes
January 8, 2019
My cousin Joey .... Never to be forgotten that simply can not be, for everyone that knew you would agree . I will forever carry your memories with me, tucked inside my heart , knowing your looking down on me, we will never part.
Danyelle Johannsen
January 8, 2019
I forever hope you rest in paradise pops..I'll find my way again & take over from here..I promise..I love you..
January 8, 2019
We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of seeing our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
Madelyn Carr ( Kelveris)
January 8, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a sweet guy. I knew him in high school.
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Sell
January 7, 2019
We are deepest sympathy
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