Joseph John DeVitis, Jr.
Joseph John DeVitis, Jr., 67, of Washington, died Sunday, March 12, 2023.
He was born February 20, 1956, in Canonsburg, a son of Joseph and Martha Mills DeVitis.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. DeVitis worked as a coal miner, retiring from Consol after 38 years, as a chief mechanic.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and mostly, spending time with his family.
On December 10, 1976, he married his loving wife, Bernice DeVitis, who passed away December 2, 2018.
Surviving are his stepson, Robert Veres of Canonsburg; brother, Antonio (Mary) DeVitis, Sr. of Canonsburg; sister, Mary (George) Fries of Washington; step- grandchild, Kylie; step- great-grandchild, Ty; niece, Elizabeth (David) Zampini; nephews, Antonio DeVitis, Jr., and Devin Read; great-niece, Kaylee Zampini; great-nephew, Dominic Zampini.
Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, LTD, 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, 724-746-1000, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, followed by burial in the Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org, in Joseph’s name.
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