Joseph Brom

Joseph Leonard Brom, 46, of Wintersville, Ohio, died of cancer on Jan. 5, 2016.

He was born June 24, 1969, in Rochester. He received his B.S. from Towson State University in 1995 with majors in philosophy and economics, and a minor in art. In 1998, he received an M.A. in philosophy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa., and an MBA in 2004 from Waynesburg College in Waynesburg, Pa. He has been an assistant professor of economics and philosophy at Eastern Gateway Community College for 15 years.

His parents, Bernard and Paulette Brom, his siblings Diane and Richard, his grandparents Alfred and Virginia Haugen and Henry and Katherine Brom, preceded him in death. His aunt, Cindy Haugen Broneak; uncle, Joe Broneak; and brother, David F. Brom, survive. He married Stephanie Schechtman in 1999. They were later divorced.

He was an avid bicyclist and enjoyed the outdoors. He hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in 1995.

He is survived by his girlfriend Jessica Houser; and his family, Wayne D. and Mary Alice Richardson, Edward D. Richardson (Elaine S.K. Law) and Heather N. Richardson (Samuel P. Hazen); and his nephews, Linus Hazen, Silas Hazen, Rowan Law and Asher Law, who adored him.

A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory can be sent to the Trinity Cancer Center Cancer Dietary Initiative (CDI) 3204 Johnson Road, Steubenville, OH 43952.