Joseph B. Campbell

Joseph B. Campbell obituary, Matamoras, PA

Joseph B. Campbell

Joseph Campbell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home on Feb. 16, 2026.
Joseph B. Campbell of Matamoras died peacefully at home on February 15, 2026. He was 92 years old.

The son of the late Virginia and George Campbell Sr, he was born on April 6, 1933 in Port Jervis, NY.

Joe graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 1952. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Upon returning home, he continued his education at Pennsylvania State University, earning his bachelor's degree, and later received his master's degree in Education & Administration from the University of Scranton.

Joe dedicated his professional life to working with and supporting young people. He began at the Otisville State Training School for Boys as a Juvenile Supervisor, later serving the Delaware Valley School District as a Truant Officer and eventually Supervisor of Transportation. He went on to High Point Regional High School, where he wore many hats, including Supervisor of Transportation. Joe later joined the Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center in the recreation department, where he worked faithfully until his retirement.

He was a longtime past member of the Westfall Fire Department and took pride in serving his community. Joe and his beloved wife, Jean, cherished the many trips and travels they enjoyed together. Above all, he was a deeply devoted father to his daughter, Cindy.

In addition to his parents Joe was predeceased in life by his son John Joseph Campbell, brothers George & Gustav Campbell and stepbrother Francis Maillet.

Beloved husband of Jean M. Campbell. Cherished father of Cindy Jean Campbell. Joe was an uncle and great uncle who will be missed.

Private cremation arrangements entrusted to the KNIGHT-AUCHMOODY Funeral Home of Port Jervis, NY.

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DEG CARROLL

February 17, 2026

JEAN & CINDY,, I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOE'S PASSING. I LOVE THE PICTURE (FROM THE PSU YEAR BOOK?). MANY MEMORIES OF THOSE PSU TRIPS. MY BEST MEMORY IS WHILE WALKING DOWN THE ELM TREE MALL NEEAR OLD MAIN, JOE HOLLERED "HEY DEGGIE" CLASSMATES ASKED WHO HE WAS & JOE TOLD THEM HE WAS MY SCHOOL BUS DRIVER. THAT LED TO A VERY ENLIGHTENING CONVERSATION. I'LL PASS ON THIS LOSS TO ALL I CAN. ALL MY LOVE TO YOU & CINDY. DEG

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