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Joseph Slusser Obituary
He was born in Dupont, son of the late Albert and Anne Kopec Slusser and was a member of the Corpus Christie Parish, Church of the Holy Redeemer, Harding. Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran.
He retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Twp., where he worked as a maintenance mechanic. He also owned and operated the Susquehanna Shores Campground, Falls, for nine years and prior to that was a self-employed in the plumbing and heating business.
Also surviving is a son, Joseph A. and his wife, Donna, Harding; daughter, Heather Santee and her husband, Michael, Harding; grandchildren, Gabriel, Zackary and Ryleigh; lifelong friend, Thomas Lello; and best good buddy, his retired dog, Duke.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Albert and Edward.
He enjoyed frequent kayaking trips on the Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers with friends and family. There was nothing Joe couldn't build, fix or make just a little better. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their compassionate care and extreme kindness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Church of the Holy Redeemer, 2435 state Route 92, Harding, to be celebrated by Monsignor John J. Sempa with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions can be made to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart to the Corpus Christi Parish.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Slusser
William Yevich
October 19, 2023
I originally met Joe at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. Then found out we both lived in Harding. We always seemed to meet each other whenever I was there. Joe was in the Maintenance Department. He did everything. I needed some electrical work done at our house. He came down one day and helped me with the repair and when he needed a hand, I was there to help him.
Our relationship lasted a little over 20 years. I miss our relationship, as I´m sure a lot of other people who knew Joe too.
We will meet again, I´m sure....
Steven Story
October 29, 2018
So Sorry for your loss he was a great man
October 28, 2018
Laurie,
We're sorry to hear of Joe's passing. What a great guy. He was always ready to lend a hand. We will miss our conversations at the campground. Our condolences to you and your family.
Ellen & Corey Welch
Larksville, PA
Jerry Harchar
October 28, 2018
So sorry Laurie to hear of Joe`s passing. He was a very talented man and co-worker at the VA. He will be missed by many.
October 28, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss,he worked at our home and became a good friend.God Bless all of you.Ropieski Family. Duryea,Pa.
Mary Noon
October 27, 2018
Laurie and family:
I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I had so many great memories working with Joe at the VA. I will always remember you and him taking in Mr. Cat and giving him a loving home.
Mary Beth Appnell
October 27, 2018
Laurie,
On behalf of the PAHS Class of 69, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family, as both you and Joe were members of our graduating class. It saddens us to hear of another classmate's passing. We all are thinking of you at this sad time.
John Hmelovsky
October 27, 2018
Remembering all the years we worked together,Joe was a great maintenance mechanic and plumber, and a good friend.We will all miss him!
William, Charlotte & William Jr Yevich
October 26, 2018
Laurie and family:
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I have many great memories of things JOE did at the VA and my home. He will be missed by more people than you can imagine.
Now his suffering is over. May God comfort you all in your time of sorrow.
October 26, 2018
work @ VA with Joe. Always one of the nicest helpful people that worked here.
My condolences to his family.
Erin
October 26, 2018
Joe was a wonderful man and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Donald, Erin, Donnie and Kaityn Faux
Bob Lyons
October 26, 2018
RIP Joe. Laurie, so very sorry for your loss. I thought of you both often after running into you 9 years ago.
Maryanne Stogoski
October 26, 2018
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was such a soft spoken nice man. I had the opportunity to get to know Joe through my working for A S Powers. I always enjoyed our conversations about camping. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Joe!
October 26, 2018
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
June Sonnenberg
October 26, 2018
Laurie we are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and will be missed. May God grant you His peace.
October 26, 2018
Heather, Mike, Ryleigh and family,
Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike, Janet, Josh & Zach Brucher
Bill Stout
October 26, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear of joes passing God bless him and his family and rest in peace my friend
Robert & Cheryl Granko
October 26, 2018
To Joe's family, so very sorry for your loss. We both worked with Joe at the VA.
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