Joseph DeYoe

Joseph DeYoe, loving son, soulmate, grandson, brother, uncle and nephew

PORTVILLE - Joseph Daniel DeYoe, of Portville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (May 2, 2024).

Joe was born Nov. 1, 1986, in Olean.

He grew up in Portville, and was a graduate of Portville Central School, Class of 2004. He attended Ohio Technical University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he met his fiancé and soulmate of 19 years, Brittney Davies. Together they built a life full of adventure with their loving dogs.

Joey LOVED his family and was the most amazing son, brother and uncle. He had a special place in his heart for each of his nieces and nephews, who lovingly called him Uncle Joe Joe.

He was employed at Northern Energy Service and Training as an energy auditor for the past five years. Joe had big dreams and cutting-edge ideas and knew how to make things happen. As an entrepreneur, he opened the lounge with ambitious dreams for the future.

Joe's passion for the great outdoors was evident. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt, fish, trap and forage. He had a great love of music and was always up for a concert, festival or bonfire.

Known as a caring, giving person, Joe was always there to lend a hand. If he had something and you needed it, Joe was the first person to offer it up. He was known by many and truly touched the lives of everyone he met. Joe will be remembered for his boisterous laugh, infectious smile, friendliness, entertaining stories and giving spirit.

Joseph DeYoe was born to parents, Tim DeYoe and Penny Marriott, and was blessed to be raised by Tim and Kathy DeYoe of Portville, and Penny and Ken Marriott of Williamson. In addition to his parents, he will be greatly missed by grandparents, Paul and Dora DeYoe of Portville; grandmother, Margaret Cowell of Bolivar; sister, Lynn (Jeremy Ellis) Langworthy of Bolivar; sister Krystal (Tony) Travis of Portville; stepsister, Tiffany (Gananda) Catalano; nieces and nephews, Tyler (Austin Murphy), Maya and Payton Graves of Bolivar and Toni Lee, Rosie and Harland Travis of Portville; his dogs, Roxi and Mister; and numerous friends who loved him like family.

He was predeceased by his grandfather, Ernest Cowell; grandparents, David and Frances Ouderkirk; aunt, Janet Cowell Smith; and cousin, Renea Button.

Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. today (May 7, 2024) at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 51 S. Main St., Portville. A graveside service will be held at noon Wednesday (May 8, 2024) at the West Genesee cemetery, Obi. The burial will be reserved for close family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Portville Little League or Kennel to Couch, a nonprofit pitbull rescue and advocacy organization.