Joseph M. Hoherchak Sr.

Joseph M. Hoherchak Sr.

Joseph M. Hoherchak Sr., 89, of West Penn Township, New Ringgold, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Cecilia A. (McHale) Hoherchak, who died on Oct. 21, 2011.

They owned and operated Nova Precision Casting, Auburn, before retiring in 1988.

Born on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1936, in Jim Thorpe, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary (Rimsky) Hoherchak.

He served honorably as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was a member of St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, Tamaqua.

Joe was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, snowmobiling and shooting. He was a member of the Andreas Fishing Club.

Surviving are a daughter Donna, wife of Robert Slaw; sons, Joseph M. Hoherchak Jr. and David S. Hoherchak, and his wife, Wanda; four grandchildren, Robert, Stephanie, Zachary and Narissa; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Andrew Hoherchak.

He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Mary Kuzo, Helen Gimbor, Peter Hoherchak Jr., Paul Hoherchak, Michael Hoherchak and George Hoherchak.

Services: Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2066 W. Penn Pike, New Ringgold. Contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences or a fond memory of Joe can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.