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Joseph Steve Obituary
Joseph G. Steve Sr., 94, of Exeter, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at the Allied Hospice Unit, Scranton.
Born in Swoyersville, he was the son of the late John A. and Susan Kender Steve. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Air Force serving his country. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society at the former St. John the Baptist Church, Pittston, where he also belonged to their bowling league.
Mr. Steve was an accomplished musician and played the drums in various bands.
He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston.
He was employed as a machinist for the Ashley Tool and Die Manufacturing Co. for years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Anna Danko, in 2003; and a son, Joseph Jr., in 2005; a brother, George J. Steve; a sister, Anna Miller; and son-in-law, Jack Niemi.
Surviving are his children, JoAnn and her husband, Richard T. Harding, Brick, N.J.; Judy Niemi, Wilkes-Barre; Helene Steve, Scranton; and John, Exeter; grandchildren, Melissa Harding, Joseph Steve, Kimberly Cochrane, Keith Upschulte, Jonathan and Marissa Steve; also, great-grandchildren, Tyler Cochrane, Jonathan, Eli, Lucas and Emma.
The funeral will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish in Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. The Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J., will be celebrant.
Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Swoyersville.
In an effort to cooperate with public gatherings, we ask that everyone please wear facial coverings and follow social distancing practices.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.
Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Steve's memory to the Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston, PA 18640.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marie Steve
December 13, 2020
May You RIP In Our Loving Arms Of Jesus, Love You,
RIP Mr. Steve
Carmen Steve
December 13, 2020
Sooo sorry for your great loss, I just learned of his passing today, May he be resting in our Lords merciful arms, & in the presence of his beloved wife, Mrs. Anna Steve, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to your whole family & Friends, I'll never forget all the great Sunday Gatherings, Thank you Mr. Steve, But I still consider him as Dad, What a Wonderful Feast Day To Go To Heaven On, Dec. 8th, The Feast Day Of Our Blessed Mother's Immaculate Conception, What A Great Honor, To Be Joined In Eternal Joy For All Eternity, RIP Mr. Steve (Dad)
Maryrita Stuckart
December 10, 2020
As a friend of Helene, I would say that being father to Helene must have been a great source of pride and of gratitude to God. My sympathies to the family at your loss.
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