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Joseph Robert Discher

Joseph Discher Obituary

DISCHER
JOSEPH ROBERT, suddenly May 18, 2004, age 18, of Walnutport, formerly of Ambler; son of Arthur J. and Martha L. "Marti" (nee Kernaghan), brother of Wendi and Arthur "AJ" Jr., also survived by 3 grandparents, and his dear friend Christine Shiner. Relatives and friends are invited to call at TURNER FUNERAL HOME, 6028 Ridge Ave., Roxborough, Saturday 10 A.M.- 12 Noon for Visitation. Memorial Service and Interment private at the convenience of the family. The family request memorial contributions to the Joseph R. Discher Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (Business Office), 4500 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville PA 18078.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 20, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Discher

Sponsored by his loving family.

85 Entries

mom

May 18, 2025

it is hard to believe 21 yrs ago I lost a piece of my heart WE will always miss you and love you You will never be forgotten Love mom

Mom

May 14, 2023

I miss you and love you Joe I think of you all the time continue watching over us you will never be forgotten

Mom

May 14, 2022

I miss you and love you you will never be forgotten it has been 18 yrs since you left us there isn´t a day that goes by that I don´t think of you

Family Friend

February 10, 2021

Hey Joey..still missing you and that smile.
Keep watching over us...

Dempsey

February 9, 2021

Joey, wow man its been awhile dude, i never wrote nothing. i was listening to music today and heard a song you and i would always listen to. It kills me we where best friends and here i am 16 yrs later writing u. So much has happen in them 16 yrs bro. I got kids dude. You believe that. 2 man 2 kids. Boy and a girl. I bought a bar. Driving big rigs. Operating Heavy Wreckers. Still have a red Dodge Been on numerous deployments man. Tons of fun dude still living to the fullest, got married but you know aww. Divorced lol. Yeah we say stuff like that now. Man we had some of the greatest times. I really miss you dude.

YOUR BEST FRIEND MIKE

Family Friend

May 18, 2020

Still missed..still Loved...

marti discher

May 18, 2020

Joey It is hard to believe that it is already 16 years I miss and love you sending you Hugs Love Mom

We remember you

Wendi Park

May 15, 2019

Forever Young

Wendi Park

May 15, 2019

Family Friend

May 14, 2019

Weird how some things make you think of someone out of the blue. I think of you often..but while sitting here for who knows why, your smile just came to mind. I mean I actually pictured you smiling..I hope you're happy in Heaven Joey.Youre missed...Love You.

Family Friend

June 4, 2016

hey Joe.. I haven't written in a long time, but i still think of you often... 12 years already you're gone, But I saw your mom and dad the other day while at work... they look so good... I know you're watching over them all.... bet the children keep you laughing.... Continue to keep them safe and shine that smile down upon us all....<3

November 8, 2015

Joe thinking of you miss you so much Ilove you MOM

December 29, 2012

Merry Christmas I have wonderful christmas memories of you You are missed every day I miss your smile and laughter it was so contagious Love Mom

July 25, 2012

Joe Happy Birthday It would have been your 27th Birthday today I miss you and love you so much Love Mom

mom

June 9, 2012

JOE there isnt a day that goes by that I dont think you I miss you so much today we will go on the Butterfly walk for you you are always in my thoughts. wish you were here

Family Friend

May 18, 2011

Still missing that smile and the way you made so many laugh. You are thought of each day.

Wendi

May 17, 2011

Tomorrow marks 7 years since we've seen you, talked with you, laughed with you...7 years since we began to experience the pain from the loss of you in our lives, Joey. We have lived everyday for the past 7 years knowing that we will not be seeing you for special occasions anymore, knowing that there will be no more fun times hanging out telling stories about "old times" that made us laugh so hard that our stomaches hurt. Just knowing that our children will never get to meet you, have the joy of loving and being loved by you, leaves us feeling like we are missing a big part of ourselves. All of these things, and so much more contribute to why its been so difficult to mend from you not physically being here with us anymore. And this is why we try to make the most of each moment we have with the ones who are with us now, in our hearts and by our sides.
So to all who are reading this, tell your friends and family how much they mean to you and how much you love them today and all days that you have with them because they are a precious gift.

Family Friend

December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas Joey
Keep smilin' from above.

Family Friend

September 6, 2010

For some reason I thought of you today , I think of you often but today was a different feeling..maybe that smile of yours or those eyes that shined so bright are in my head...just know that you are sooooo missed by those of us who truely loved you.

Wendi

July 28, 2010

This past Sunday would have been Joey's 25th Birthday had he not been taken from us 6 years ago. We will always remember our time together and hold on to the thought that he is always with us in our hearts. We Love you Buddy:)

JOHN KNAPP

July 27, 2010

Words cannot express how much my family and I miss you. You are in my thoughts daily and I sometimes struggle to cope. I know it has not been six years but I can never forget. I miss you Joey and I cherish the years we spent together as young children.

May 18, 2010

Today we think of you and gather in your honor. Joey you're not able to be here with us physically but we live everyday for you, as you live through us...you are always in our hearts and on our minds. We love you and miss you!

Sandy

May 17, 2010

Wow, hard to believe tomorrow will be 6 years already. Thinking of you and how tragic life can be. You are missed!

Family Friend

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas Joey
Enjoy this Christmas with God and your Family and Friends with whom you dwell.
They are missed by us also.

mom

May 23, 2009

joe i think of you everyday i really miss you you will always be in my heart love you

Wendi

January 8, 2009

We love you and think about you everyday!

friend

January 7, 2009

Happy New Year Joe Think about you every day

family

January 6, 2009

miss you so much never forgotten we love you

Family Friend

March 23, 2008

Joe,
Have A Great Easter with God.

Family Friend

December 31, 2007

Joe,
Wanted to write sooner and wish You a Merry Christmas with GOD. Keep us all close and watch over us.
I miss that smile.

Christine Shiner

September 28, 2007

I was just looking through my house and I found a box covered with dust. I opened it and to my surprise it was all the things I collected since we were together. I went through everything in that box and I realized that my heart still hurts. I wish there was a way to hear your voice once more or just had the chance to say goodbye. Since you've been in heaven alot of things have changed. My fiance and I bought a house and in about two weeks we are getting married. I finished school and hoping to find my way to the top in a career. I still think about you from time to time. But there was something in the box that made me cry, a poem a dear friend wrote about you...

Remembrance

You remember that boy?
Who always did things,
not to the normal limit,
but to the extremes.
You remember that night?
with prom and the top hat.
He had the biggest smile on his face; without doubts...
Remember that day?
When he was going too fast
that binding turn;
and that horrible sound, he said goodbye in a scream.
A friend once found is now gone.
A boyfriend loved is now missed.
A student alive is now burried.
A great son whos free is now dancing in the clouds.
What ifs go through our heads, wishes left undone and only tears are left to shed
Just remember him and the smiles he left on our faces, remember the love he had for you.

I will never forget you Joe...

jessica H

August 30, 2007

yo joey whats up dude?
I know ur ok and that all is well with you give mal and kyle a hug and let them know they were loved..and so were you .I still miss them eyes and that grin. i hear christine is getting married... watch out for her. and i heard Mike is to. something else not to each other.go figure.. love ya buddy and miss you more.

John Knapp

July 21, 2007

I'm still thinking about you Joey. It's been a while, but I'll never forget. I dont live in walnutport anymore, but I still drive by your house sometimes and remember all of the fun things we used to do together.

whenever we see a butterfly we think of you

Wendi Park

May 16, 2007

We have been thinking of you buddy. Especially, since that dreaded day is upon us yet again. That day three years ago when you were taken from us...all of those who love you dearly. We will be getting together thoughtout the day to support eachother in your honor. We think of you daily, but we will be thinking of you especially on Friday. Recalling all of the wonderful moments we have shared with you while you were here with us. You are forever in our hearts. We love you Joey!!!

December 31, 2006

JOE,
HAPPY NEW YEAR BUDDY...MISS YOU EVERYDAY AND WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE BUT I KNOW YOUR WATCHING OVER US ALL...REALLY MISS THAT DANG SMILE OF YOURS...
FAMILY FRIEND

Thank you Joe !

October 16, 2006

Something tramatic happened to us this weekend...we know that you were watching over us because things quickly turned around for the better. Good can come from evil and light from darkness. Your our Gaurdian Angel Joe! We love you and miss you dearly with each passing day.

A Friend Who Misses You

October 15, 2006

Hey Joe,
Just wanted to say hey since no ones written since wendy....letting you know all is the same down here everyone misses you.. ur still in the hearts and minds of many. Im sure you know all this since uve been watching...take care my friend and keep smiling,it brightens the world

Wendi Park

May 18, 2006

Joey became an uncle two months ago, to a beautiful baby girl named Kaylyn. I just know that Joe would have loved to spoil her if he had had the chance and she would have loved every minute of it. Unfortuntately, Kaylyn will never be able to physically meet her Uncle Joe, but she will know him through pictures and stories that I will share with her about him. She will know that he lived his life to the fullest and made the most of his experiences and that, I will expect nothing less from her in her life. I was looking at Kaylyn yesterday and I saw Joey in her eye's, he is apart of her, just as he is apart of all of us.

Enjoy each experience life has to offer, embrace each new day as a gift, tell your friends and family how much they mean to you and just how much you love them. Don't take a single moment for granted!!! Today marks the two year anniversary of my baby brothers death...he was taken to soon...and I will never be able to get over the fact that he is not able to be here with us (physically) experiencing life. And that he will not be able to start a family of his own, and be able to watch our children play together. Joey knew how important family was and he loved us all dearly. Having a loving family is the most precious thing that life has to offer and Joe got to experience that.

Christine Shiner

January 25, 2006

I Was reading a book the other day and I found an amazing quote.

"From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven and when two souls that are destined to be together find eachother, the streams of light flow togther and a single brighter light goes forth from that united being"

It made me think of something that Joe wrote to me...

"We can try many ways to get rid of the darkness (the past), but none is as effective as simply increasing the light... together we radiate more light then the sun."

Joe knew what he was talking about. He really knew what love meant. He knew our love was destined. ( I give you all my love... babe) <3

Christine Shiner

October 27, 2005

I close my eyes and I see these beautiful smiles...smiles that come from a beautiful face, a face that comes from a beautiful person, these smiles give me relief of pain, even if the pain only goes away for a couple of minutes, its in these minutes where i remember this unforgettable laugh or see these wonderful sparkling eyes. Its in these minutes where i remember the good times along with the bad, in these minutes i remember the best of all we had. In the minutes of a smile i can give my eyes a rest from its rain, give my heart a break from its breaking pain. In these minutes it cleans the stains from my mind, lets me go back and rewind. In these minutes of the most amazing smile, I know he'll always be with me, you , and everybody else he loved. Heaven above, he is watching, but in our hearts, mind and the moment we close our eyes...JOSEPH is always smiling.

Wendi Park

October 4, 2005

Something really cool happened to me two weeks ago. Mike and I were driving to the video store, and we had Gizmo with us (our dog), so I stayed in the car while Mike run into the store. Sitting in the car with Gizmo, I begin to think about Joey...about how much I miss him. Just then a Metallica song came on the radio "Nothing Else Matters"...Joey once enjoyed blasting Metallica on his radio! About a verse into the song the volumn begin to go up...(I have a radio were you can see the numbers for the volumn digitally)...I was watching the numbers go up slowly as the radio began to get louder. The volumn gradually went up and stopped (and the screen flipped back to the radio station) about 6 times before the song was over. The volumn was at 15 when the song began and by time it was over the volumn was at 41. As the tears were streaming down my face I had the biggest smile knowing that Joey was there with me at that moment! My radio has never done this before, nor has it done it since.

Christine Shiner

May 19, 2005

Thinking about that past year makes my life sad and very uncertain. Its sometimes hard for me to realize that I lost something and I will never get it back. I sometimes wish that Joe would have stayed with Wendi and A.J. and wouldnt have come back to this town. But the day I saw him for the first times in months my heart sank and I knew nothing would stop him from wanting me. I sometimes feel sorry for myself or angry at God because he took him away from me. Joe told me not to feel sorry for his death because he was ready. Also told me to move on. May 18th marks a year since he was taken away and I thought alot about what Joe taught me. All he ever wanted was to make someone unbelieveable happy and love someone. He did that for me. Its time to move on and I am doing it all for Joe. Thank you for being in my life when I really needed you.

Sandy Borkey (Joey's cousin)

May 18, 2005

Today has been a year since Joey was taken from us. Though he is no longer here with us physically, spiritually he will be with us forever.

Joey touched so many lives with his sweetness, kindness, generosity, and passion for life. Let's all take a moment today to remember a GREAT person! Do something crazy and off the wall and be kind to everyone you see just as Joey would have done!

Liz Sotack

April 22, 2005

so joey used to go camping with my family almost every summer until a few summers ago. I'm not sure why we stopped going all together. I guess we all just out grew it. Anyway. He was great to have around. Knew everything about anything we had a question about. he was like another brother to me (even though i didn't really need ANOTHER brother)So naturally, going back to the camp ground that we always went to was hard for me this past summer. I put it off and put it off all summer, but finally in August, the weekend before school started my mom convinced me. Me and her took an end of the summer road trip.

The second I got out of the car all the memories I had of us playing in the creek, or joe and my brothers making me dig up worms so they could go fishing... everything just rushed into my head. It made me laugh. It was a good feeling, knowing that I will always have those times, no matter if the people are gone.

But the point of the sotry. It was August so it had been raining all week and we were a little discouraged because we ended up sleeping on the floor of a pavillion that night, only to wake up the next moring with humidity and grey skies. So we ate breakfast, and a about an hour or two before we were going to leave we decided to go tubing down the creek like we always do. The water was high so we went really fast, even through the normally slow parts. But on the last bend before we got back to our camp site, (thats normally one of slow parts before the rapids) we heard one small little crack of thunder the a little follow up. now everyone knows that thunder and lightning don't mix with water. so everyone (there had been people we met along the way) started to head to the bank to get out. i was in the middle of the creek, and just ddn't feel like paddeling over to the bank. so i stayed right where i was. it started pouring. not just a drizzle. hard, fast big drops coming from above. i leaned my head back and looked up at the sky and just smiled. i finished going around the bend and through he rapids, while it was still raining. got out and walked back up to the camp site. right when i got there guess what. stopped raining. go figure.

to me, that was joey telling me everyting will be ok. like he knew how upset i was, and how hesitant i was to go back there. It was him being good old joe, putting that nice little shine on every situation the way he did. now maybe im just imagining things, but i felt him smiling back at me. the whole world got quite for that minute and it was just me, the creek, and the rain.

your in my thoughts joe.

Christine Shiner

April 20, 2005

April 17, 2004 changed my life forever. Just because one person came into my life and turned my world upside down. It’s a great feeling to know that you are wanted by a person so much that he will risk anything to be with you. He would come back to a town that he wanted to get away from... just for a girl.

Today would have been Joseph and I one year. Some might think its stupid that I hold on to something that’s not even here. You would understand if you had Joe in your life. He made a angry situation into the happiest you have ever know. I think back on the day he came down to my house. He ran down the steps and hugged me, not letting go. I could have standed there forever...

I will never forget him.

Wendi Park

March 28, 2005

I think of you everyday. I think about who you were, things we experienced together, talks we had, and how those memories will last a lifetime. Some days are harder then others, Holidays mosts of all...our family is special and has a way about them, a way of coming together when times are rough. We made it through Easter ok, but it just wasn't the same. He was there with us, it was just different.

A Family Friend

March 27, 2005

Joe,

Happy Easter

Christine Shiner

February 14, 2005

Joseph,

What we had for each other no one will ever understand. They will just think it was the love or maybe even something else, but it wasn't. It was all the joy we brought to each others lives. The happiness of just having someone there for you. The way we talked for hours...about our pasts and the future we were going to make with each other. We made plans for the years ahead of us...just to find that we would never make it. I think about you each and everyday and sometimes wish I was with you when you took your last breath. I still cry when I think about the day I heard the horrible news. It felt like I ran straight into a brick wall. But when I am sad I think about the great times we had. Mini golfing, racing, bowling, roof, your grandparents, going out to eat, taking hikes, swimming, hot tub, prom, dancing all night, Hotel, our special word, talking, movies, guess who?, teaching you to read better, and much, much more...

Those are some of the things that we shared, but the one thing that we never cared about was "Material things" it was just the love that we shared that really mattered. No one will understand out memories unless I explain it to them. But those are the memories I have to keep strong eachday until I see you in heaven. I know you watch out for me...your my angel.

I will never forget you...

Love never dies...

WE HAD IT ALL WHEN WE WERE FRIENDS...

ANTONY MONTANARI

February 14, 2005

JUST WISH YOU WERE HERE , YOU WERE SO MUCH FUN...

A FRIEND

February 11, 2005

HEY JOEY,

HOWS IT GOING DUDE? MISS YA MAN. MISS YA REAL BAD.TAKE IT EASY .

A FRIEND

December 26, 2004

HEY JOEY,

MERRY CHRISTMAS BUDDY

JUST WANTED TO WRITE AND TELL YOU THAT YOU ARE SO MISSED BY ALL THOSE WHO LOVE YOU AND WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE. BUT WE KNOW YOUR WITH GOD AND IN THE VERY BEST OF COMPANY. YOUR NOT FORGOTTEN AND I DONT THINK YOU EVER WILL BE TAKE CARE JOEY AND CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER ALL OF US WHO MISS AND LOVE YOU

TONY MONTANARI

November 14, 2004

JOE,

WINTER IS ONCE AGAIN UPON US I'AM THINKING A LOT OF YOU,NOW MORE THAN EVER... THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR WE LOOKED FORWARD TOO / WE LIVED FOR THE WINTER AND WAITED FOR THE SNOW, WE STAYED UP LATE WATCHING THE WEATHER CHANNEL TO SEE WHERE THE FIRST SNOWFALL WOULD BE. AND JUST AS SOON AS WE COULD WE PACKED UP AND HEADED TO UP STATE NY. WE WOULD USUALLY GO TO THE REDWOOD MOTEL IN PULASKI AND RIDE OUT TO PORT ONTARIO THRU THE TALL THICK PINES, IT WAS SO QUITE , SO LATE AT NIGHT... BUT WITH YOU THERE BY MY SIDE IT WAS A PEACEFUL TIME. LIFE IS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP AND COMPANIONSHIP , IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND THAT ANYMORE. I'AM NOT SURE WHY OR HOW CERTAIN PEOPLE ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER / BUT I DO KNOW WHAT IT IS TO MISS A TRUE FRIEND , AND I DO MISS YOU VERY MUCH!IF I COULD I WOULD LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU WITH OUT HESITATION. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO LOOK PAST WHAT PEOPLE DO AND OR SAY AND SEE THE PERSON FOR WHOM THEY REALLY ARE AND THAN WHEN THEY SAY SOMETING YOU'LL KNOW IF THEY REALLY MEAN IT.AND THAT IS ME, I'AM NOT PERFECT BUT I'AM AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SINCERE! I WILL NEVER LOVE ANYONE AS MUCH AS I LOVED YOU. THANK YOU JOEY FOR BEING MY FRIEND, AND THANK YOU FOR THE TALK...

PS, WHAT YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME:IT ISN'T ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE (THINGS), BUT RATHER WHAT YOU SAY AND DO... LIFE IS ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS / A KIND WORD OR A SIMPLE SMILE CAN GO A LONG WAY! NO MATTER WHAT WAS GOING ON,YOU ALWAYS GAVE ME THAT.

S/TJ.

John Knapp

November 12, 2004

Hey Bud, I miss you greatly. You havn't been forgotten. Every Tuesday I visit your cross on that fateful road. There are still times when i go to pick up the phone to call you about something, whether it be to hang out for a while or if you want to go rent a movie or something... then i remember that you won't be there to answer my call. That saddens me. Hope you're doing all right up there friend. You havent left our hearts. RIP

Ashley Evans

July 28, 2004

hey joey...sry i'm a lil late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! i had a dream about you the other night...it was good to see you again! i miss you bud...love you!

Sandy Borkey (Joey's Cousin)

July 26, 2004

There are some people who can light up a room just by entering, this was Joey.

There are some people who can make you smile just by looking at you, this was Joey.

There are some people who are brave enough to try anything and everything, this was Joey.

There are some people who would put themselves in danger just to help someone else out, this was Joey.

There are some people who have a zest and curiosity for everything in life, this was Joey.

There are some people who make a lasting impression on everyone they meet, this was Joey.

Joey's life was tragically and unfairly cut short, but his zest for life, his positive energy, and his loving spirit will live on forever.

Wendi Discher

July 26, 2004

Yesterday would have been Joey's 19th Birthday, yesterday our family came together to celebrate for him and his time here with us. The day was as perfect as it could be...blue skies, warm sun, cool breezes and wonderful company. Our family has a way of coming together when one is in need...it's a beautiful thing! We talked about all of our memories with Joe, ate good food my Aunt Henri so loving prepared, watched a video that my Dad put together of Joey doing all of the things that he lived to do. Just being able to see Joey smiling and laughing on the video...doing his thing was so uplifing. His laugh was contagious and so full of life. Joey may not have been able to be physically with us yesterday, but his spirit radiated through us all. Joey will always be with us...in our hearts and on our minds.

tara heintzelman

June 21, 2004

joey's the greatest guy i have ever knew. he was the nicest guy ever and knew how to make you laugh. i never really talked to joey a lot but i knew him good enough to cry and to this day when i see any motorcycle i think about joey and how it was too soon that we lost him. i love joey soo much and i miss him even more. i think it was really sweet that his mom got to except his diploma and have a special seat at graduation. it was very thoughtful and will be remembered for a long time. we love you joey and always will so r.i.p.

DANNYBOY

June 21, 2004

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY,I CAN ONLY IMAGINE YOUR PAIN. WE WENT TO POTTER COUNTY WITH THE DIRTBIKES IT WAS FANTASTIC.I GOT TO TALK TO JOE AND HE REALLY LIKED POTTER AND HE WAS SO HAPPY WHEN HE GOT HIS XR400 HE WAS GOOD ON IT HE WOULD FOLLOW US UP OR OVER ANYTHING. HE IMPRESSED ME.AND THE CAMP FIRES, WELL THEY WERE LIKE AT A GAME BUT HIGHER AND WE JUST HAD TO GO LIGHT UP THE PIPELINE IT WAS ALL GOOD THOUGH AND TALK ABOUT NO FEAR THERE WAS A BEAR IT DIDN'T BOTHER THEM I WAS OUTTA THERE AND JOE SAID TRUST ME THE BEAR IS OUR FRIEND YEAH WHATEVER YOU STAY AND PLAY WITH IT.I SLEPT IN THE TRUCK THAT NIGHT.....I MISS THOSE DAYS FOR ME IT WAS A ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE KINDA THING FOR JOE IT WAS A WEEKEND THING. I GUESS THAT'S WHY HE FELT CLOSE TO THE BEAR?

FRIEND

June 21, 2004

I REMEMBER GOING TO UP STATE NEWYORK SNOWMOBILING WITH TONY AND JOE WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER. THE MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS BE AS FRESH IN MY MIND AS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW DAY.THEY WERE FUN TO BE AROUND, THOSE GUYS MADE LIFE FUN.TONY, I NO YOU MISS JOE BUT YOU HAVE A FRIEND HERE FOREVER EVEN THO I CAN'T KEEP UP WITH YOU WE"LL STILL HAVE FUN AND JOE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.SO KEEP THE FAITH AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE F7 AT THE GRASS DRAGS THIS SEASON. DO IT FOR JOE , TONY ! I NO HOW BAD YOU WANTED HIM TO ENTER LAST YEAR.

TONY MONTANARI , JR.

June 20, 2004

IT'S NOT ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED IN THE PAST , OR WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE - IT'S ABOUT THE RIDE! SO JUST ENJOY THE RIDE...

THE MEMORIES ARE ALL I GOT LEFT AND THEY ARE ALL GOOD.

ANYONE WHO KNEW JOE REALLY KNEW HIM WILL KNOW AND UNDERSTAND , LIFE IS A RIDE. AND OH! WHAT A "ROLLER COASTER" IT IS AT THAT.

I PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND THEIR STRENGTH. YOUR SON / BROTHER WAS A VERY KIND LOVING PERSON WHO TOUCHED A LOT OF PEOPLES HEARTS. HE SURE TUGGED AT MINE.

SINCERLY , TJ.

Marne Evans

June 18, 2004

I was joey's neighbor for about a year and that year I got to know alot about him. My little sister was his first love. He always the first person to crack some kind of joke or saying something funny just to break the tension. I remember the night that i met "AJ"

we were all sitting on my little brothers trampoline and we were playing a number game where if it hit certian numbers, the number that person landed on had to say "whose there hiding in the teepee.... its me its me" and i remember joey and aj, all they wanted to do was get it to land on me because i was shy. One thing i learned from Joey was to live life to the fullest and do it with a smile on your face and I am a better person because of him.

I will miss you forever but you will never be forgotten by me and by many. I love ya Joe.

Justin Miller-Forbes

June 18, 2004

Joe was my cousin. I never listened to him when he told me to relax, or not to worry. I always thought he was too laid back, and I never said the things I should have said. See, he always offered to listen or to help but I of couse with my horrible pride couldn't allow anyone to help me. He was always looking out for me, and now I wish to god I could talk to him about everything. Today is a month since the day that he died, and I hate the fact that I always have to learn things the hard way; "you take everything for granit until it's gone". In that sense I have realized what I have truely lost. Joe was my cousin, more importantly he was my best friend.

Wendi Discher

June 16, 2004

I miss my baby brother Joey...so very much my heart hurts. I think about him all of the time and how I am so thankful to have had him in my life. He brought me so much joy in the days that we shared together and now that he has gone, I will always hold his precious memories close to my heart. He is apart of me, and everyone who knew him...so when sadness finds you, reach out to someone who knew him and you will find him there, his impression on us all will be forever lasting.

shannon bauder

June 5, 2004

Joey you will be miss for ever i'll never forget you always coming over after school to see my brother and when he wasn't there just to hang out for a bit.Also I'll never forget my brother taking your dirt bike out in the Holloween prade and getting in a lot of trouble.I never forgot that smile ear to ear.Well I hope your having fun haning out with friends and some of the other people we lost over the years.Well Joey we all love you and miss you until we meet againg take care LOVE,SHANNON

Eugene Walker

June 4, 2004

TO JOE'S FAMILY I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND DEEPLY SADDENED TO LOOSE A FRIEND I WORKED WITH JOE AT WRESTLING SHOWS AND LOVED EVERYTHIG ABOUT JOE WE WILL ALL MISS HIM. I WISH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS PAECE WITH IN KNOWING JOE IS HAPPY AND AT PAECE I WILL MISS YOU JOE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET OUR GOOD TIMES TOGETHER YOUR FRIEND EUGENE

May 31, 2004

to all JOEY'S family i am very sorry for your loss i know what its like and it hurts soooo much.

to all JOEY'S friends im sorry for the loss but joey still is with us in heart, spirit, and thoughts.

Sarah Frantz

May 30, 2004

I knew Joe since I was little. He was really nice to me and everyone else in the neighborhood. Even though I was little Joey would still play with me. He was the first friend I ever had. I miss him alot. I just think of all the good times.

God Bless You

Your friend and neighbor

Sarah

Kerrie Frantz

May 30, 2004

I knew Joe since he became my neighbor about 8 years ago. He was a very nice boy, and grew to become a very special young man. Though he was taken from us much to soon, his spirit will always be with us. He endured so much in his young life, he fought through it and still remained strong. He will be greatly missed by my family and many others. His smiling face will always be fresh in my mind. His family will always have a special place in my heart. Keep watch over us Joe and I will pray for you always.

God Bless You and Your Family.

Your neighbor

Kerrie Frantz

lori crow

May 28, 2004

I know joe ever since 6th grade. He was always there for me when i needed someone to talk too. He was the kind of person that would sit there and listen to your problems and help you out. He was the funniest person i ever met. Joe was a loving, caring and a very sweet person. he will be missed. To joes family i am very sorry for your lose.

Sara Hargreaves

May 28, 2004

Joey i really dident talk to you in a long time i just remember you being on my bus and seeing you around once in awhail... you will be missed really much1

Tiffany Grube

May 28, 2004

joey,

we all miss u, we wish we could spend one more day with u. we were friends since 7th grade, when i saw you and your cute smile. we will forever miss you and we hope you rest in eternal peace. i love you joey!!!!!

RIP Joseph Robert Discher

anne

May 27, 2004

I did not know Joey, but I am saddened to hear what happened to him. He was so young and he will be missed very much by the ones who loved him so dear. I do believe in haven and I do believe that’s where he is, and I do believe, “some die just to live”.

P. S Thanks for those rides to school!!

Ashley Merkel

May 27, 2004

I knew Joe through Christine. Cristine is a friend of mine and when they started dating i never saw her happier. They were perfect for each other. It was a match made in heaven. I had the privledge to meet Joe and take to him at prom this past year. He even sat at the same table I did. He was one of the nicest people that i ever met. He was a person that if there was even a moment of silence he would fill it with talking about something. It was great to finally meet him. He unfortunately passed away on the 18th of May. It was something that never should have happend. It was heart breaking to see Christine put through something like this. He never should have been taken away from her. I can safely say that he will be missed by all. He was a great person and it is a shame that this had to happen. He will be in our minds and hearts forever.

Family Friend

May 27, 2004

I watched you grow into a young man,You have left us way to early and You shall be missed dearly..I will always remember the Lil smiling grin you had and the stories you told me that made me laugh so hard my face would hurt. You were the kind of young man who left an impression on all you came in contact with.I've always admired the way you lived life for the day and lived it to its fullest,more people need to learn to stop and smell the roses and not worry about whats next.Joey you were loved and adored by so many and even tho some may not have told you that they loved you, believe me,They did & still do.I have gone over pics that I have of you and I see good and happy times and those are the times I will forever Remember. God Bless You Young One.

Martha , Art,Wendi & A.J You Will be in our prayers Today,Tomorrow & Forever..God Bless You All

Family Friend

Trish Carwell

May 27, 2004

Joey you were the best everytime i needed someone to talk to you were always there. You always made me and everyone else around you smile. I love you Joey and i will never forget you through out my life.

Casey Boutcher

May 24, 2004

I never met joey but I have heared many great things about him.I know his brother and sister and if he was like them i know that he was a great person.I wish that i have met him just so i would of had the chance to meet the guy that people had so many great things to say about.

Sami Youse

May 24, 2004

I only met Joey one time, and unfortunately, I didn't really get to talk to him. However, my best friend, Megan Park, got to know him well. Her brother is engaged to Joey's sister and although I never got to know Joey, I feel lucky that I know his sister Wendi, and his brother AJ. They are wonderful people and I am sure that he was just as great as they were. Joey and his whole family are in my prayers as well as my family's prayers. We all miss you, Joey!

Megan Park

May 24, 2004

I'm wendi's sister-in-law and i have known joey for awhile now. I didnt get to see joey a whole lot, but when i did see him..he was always soo full of energy and makin people laugh.He was always on the go and always doing something he loved to do. I remember the first time i met him..mike and wendi took me to his house for dinner..and they kept pointing out how we both didnt like potatoes..i will never forget that..along with all the other memories of him that i have. When i met him i knew he was someone you can get along with right away..he was soo outgoing and caring..!! He was fun to be around..i miss him very much and always will...i know everyone does to. I care and have love for wendi and aj like my own siblings as i did for joe. ill never forget joey or the vibe he gave to everyone he was around.im very glad i got to know him!! The memories will stay with me forever..We love you joe and you will be missed very much!

Liz Sotack

May 24, 2004

Joey was better friends with my brothers. I think that I was always that annoying kids sister that always hung around to him. But he was like a brother to me during the years that he came camping with our family over the summer. When my brothers and I would fight he would always be the one finding a middle ground and making a compermise with us. He was always that kid who wanted to do the next exciting thing. He would be the one holding the water snake, and chasing after the porkeypine. Since I found out about the accident all of these scenes from the days we spent camping and playing have been replaying in my head and out of all of them, I can't think of a single one that was bad. If I slipped on a rock, he would help me up. If I was thrusty he would run to the water pump and get me a drink. He was always there, smiling and having a great time.

When I was leaving the funeral home on saturday I looked up at the sky, and I could feel him smiling down on everyone who was there. Although is body is gone, his heart and memory will always be with us.

Joy Evans

May 24, 2004

Joey you have the spirit of a saint. You didn't have a mean bone in your body and we are so saddened that you had to leave us at such a young age. No one can hurt you anymore. We love you Joey and we know that you are still with us in Spirit. Thank you for being a great friend to my children. You will be missed greatly!

Lauren Novitsky

May 23, 2004

I did not know Joey very well, but one of my best friends, Ashley, knew him very well and was very close to him. I had talked to him a few times and he was always kind to me. I wish his famiy and friends the best. He will be missed and never forgotten.

Ashley Evans

May 23, 2004

Joey...i miss you so much..there are no words to explain how much i miss you. You were a great friend...i know at one point you wanted more...but you were to good a friend to me...i was happy when you fell in love with cristine... you guys were ment to be. Thankyou for giving me so many great memories and how to learn to "live on the edge" that is always what you loved to do that was your philosophy in life. I know that you are the only person i would trust to take me on a motorcycle or a snow mobile...i remember going so fast on those viechels with you but for some reason i wasn't scared..it was because i trusted you that much..i would trust you with my life any day Joe. I have never met anyone with so much heart and determination..i wish i could be more like you. but i learned a little from you. and i thank you for that. I will always remember the first time we met and you had that plastic stuck in your arm from that crazy firework stunt...and the first times we hung out and you took me to the mountains, so high, to see the fireworks, and you took me to see your sis and bro, they are awesome i love them, but those memories i will always keep in my heart of you. I know that one day when i pass on i will meet you again and the first thing i'm gonna do is give you a big hug and say "is i missed you Joe" So save a hug and some space for me up there cuz i know that with all the energy that you have it probably took up all of heaven. I will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers. joe...i love you!

Ashley

Christine Shiner

May 23, 2004

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage"

That is the only reason i was able to stand in front of everyone at the viewing. I am a shy person until I get to know someone really well. Joe gave me the strength and courage to stand up front and share my feelings. Joe and I were friends about 2 years before we started dating. When we were just friends i realized how amazing he was. He always cared for other people and was always nice. I had broken up with one of "joe's best friends" to date Joe. That is how much I wanted to be with him. We started dating on April 17, 2004. We did so much in the time that we were together. We talked for hours on the phone when we couldnt be together. He wanted to go to prom and i gave him that chance. It was such an amazing night. When we first started dating I told him that I wanted to make him the happiest man alive and i did that. He told me everyday how he was NEVER this happy before. We had so much love for eachother. He was very understanding and never could get mad at anyone no matter how much someone would walk all over him. He said I was the missing piece in his life and I felt the same way. I loved him so much and I still do. I just would like to say thank you to Joe's family for welcoming me so much. They made me feel like i was part of their family.

Like they say "Only the good die young"

Jo McMahon

May 21, 2004

I only met Joey a couple of times, but he was the kind of kid that you liked right away. He helped me with the construction of my set, and also went with us to NY to see Wicked. I remember just watching him figure out things as he was building...almost like you could see the wheels turning. He was bright and funny, and like Jamie, I don't think I'll forget how much he enjoyed the show we all went to. We will never understand why these things happen...and maybe we're not meant to...all we can do is remember Joey, and learn to hug everyone around us a little more...and protect all the time we have.

jamie mcmahon

May 21, 2004

"i've heard it said

that people come into our lives for a reason

bringing something we must learn

and we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them"

-WICKED-

joe and i only had the luck of spending one evening together...it was the night he saw his first broadway show, "Wicked"...and it was at a moment where i was so stressed out with the end of my theatre training that i was wondering if it was really worth all the hell i was going through...and i saw the look on his face and how in awe he was at what was going on onstage and he reaffirmed for me that people's lives are changed daily by the things some of us take for granted...and if i could ever have that kind if impact on even one person it would be worth all the fighting it took to get there...i'm sorry i didn't get to spend more time with him...i think he would have had a great deal more to teach me...but i consider myself lucky to have crossed paths with him even for that one night....

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