Joseph P. Skala 1938-2026
UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Joseph P. Skala, 88, passed away Monday, June 9, 2026, with his loving family and friends by his side.
Joseph was born Jan. 23, 1938. Joe attended Footedale Elementary. He graduated from German Township High School in 1956, where he participated in varsity wrestling for four years.
He moved to Ohio for work. He worked at Ohio Fast Freight Company for 10 years.
He was a general manager for SemiServ for 25 years. He was a board member and property manager at St. John Lutheran Church in Youngstown for 25 years.
He was a member of VFW Post 3767 in Hubbard.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Floyd E. Skala and Mary K. Checkle Skala; sisters, Dorothy Martoncik, Pauline Skala and Josepine McCollum; and brothers, Floyd P. Skala and Andrew J. Skala, and Andrew’s wife, Mary Ann Skala.
Surviving are his children, daughter, Belinda Joyce of California, and son, Gregory J. Skala of Warren; his sister, Susan M. Ozanich, with whom he resided; nieces, Maria Stamates and husband Vincent, and Bernadette Germock and husband Mark; and close friend and caregiver, Lisa Jurkowski and family.
Funeral arrangements will be handled by Dean Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church St., Fairchance, Pa.
In keeping with Joe’s wishes, there will be no visitation.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa., near his family.
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