Richard A. Jozwick

1945 - 2024

Richard A. Jozwick, 78, of Wellsburg, W.Va. formerly of Muse, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born September 28, 1945, in Star City, W.Va., a son of the late Frank F. and Gladys Hixenbaugh Jozwick. Mr. Jozwick had been a member St. Oscar Romero Parish Holy Rosary Parish in Muse and John the Evangelist in Wellsburg. He was a veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, retiring from the U.S. Air Force as Master Sergeant after 33 years of service. Rich enjoyed traveling with his wife through his membership in AARP, mowing his lawn, going to the casino, watching Western movies and playing with his family's and friends' dogs. On June 28, 1975, he married Karen A. Saieva, who passed away July 6, 2023, after 48 years of marriage. Left behind to cherish his memory are his sons, Richard J. Jozwick (Crystal) of Wheeling, W.Va. and John A Jozwick (Kerrie) of Montgomery, Texas; his daughters, Angie (James) Laird of Clinton, Miss. and Thelma Jean "TJ" Dillman of Logansport, Ind.; his brother, Ken (Nancy) Jozwick; his grandsons, Toby Corkran, and Ezra and Elijah Jozwick; his close friend and cousin, Mike Jozwick of Salem, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents, are two sisters, Patty Davis and Linda Evans. Friends and family are welcome from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 11, in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD, owner / supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, (724) 745-8120, where Catholic Blessing Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Interment, with full Military Honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 of Canonsburg and the United States Air Force Honor Guards, will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com