Joseph Rozmus

Joseph “Joe” Rozmus, 92, of Burgettstown, passed away quietly and peacefully Monday night, November 30, 2020, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 23, 1928, in Slovan, to Matthew and Frances Bonk Rozmus.
Joe was a 1946 graduate of Union High School. On September 18, 1954, he married his wife, Ina Foulk.
A decorated war veteran, he courageously served with the U.S. Army, Armored Division in the Korean Conflict. He spent his career (40 years) as a steelworker for J&L Steel/LTV Steel in Aliquippa. He was a member of the United Steelworkers and the Slovan Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Joe was a lifelong member of Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, faithfully serving his church for more than 50 years as an elder. His daily commitment to Christ was reflected in every fiber of his character.
A lifelong handyman, Joe enjoyed tinkering around in his garage, woodworking, camping and tending to his garden. He especially loved spending time with his wife, Ina, his two sons, and his two grandsons. Joe was a most gentle, kind and steadfast man who faithfully and fearlessly offered himself to his family, friends and community.
Surviving are his son, Matthew Rozmus of Burgettstown; grandsons Zackery and Jacob Rozmus; his brother, Stanley Rozmus of Atlasburg; a sister, Helen Cherok of Cross Creek; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents and wife, is his son, Mark Rozmus, who died in July 2013.
Also deceased are five sisters, Pauline Wysocki, Mary Czarnieki, Julia Sray, Josephine Pirinak and Louise Yakima; and three brothers, Frank Rozmus, John Rozmus and Michael Rozmus.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 4, in Lee & Martin Funeral Home, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA 15021. While visiting the funeral home, everyone is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Services, officiated by the Rev. Cinda Isler, and interment, with military honors in the Grandview Cemetery, will be held privately for his immediate family.
Those wishing to remember Mr. Rozmus in a special way can make a memorial donation in his memory to the Burgettstown Community Library, 2 Kerr Street, Burgettstown, PA 15021.
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