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Joseph William “Joe” Oprosky

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 09, 2025

Joseph William “Joe” Oprosky, 69, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born August 9, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Elda (Caffari) Oprosky. Joe graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School, Class of 1974. Joe dedicated much of his life to hard work and craftsmanship. He was employed most recently at Wesco as a warehouse worker and was a proud member of the Carpenters Union of Greater Pennsylvania, where he honed his skills in carpentry, drywall, and roofing. An avid outdoorsman, Joe found great joy in hunting and fishing. He was a longtime member of the Grass Flats Hunting Club in Centre County, PA, where he spent many memorable seasons with friends and family. Joe had a lifelong love for the game of baseball, playing throughout his youth, later coaching, and enthusiastically cheering on his two nephews from the sidelines. He was also a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates fan and enjoyed watching golf in his spare time. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his sister, Donna (Tom) Hennessy of Mechanicsville, VA; brother, Robert (Barbara) Oprosky of Buena Vista; nephews, Scott (Faith) Oprosky and Bobby (Margaret) Oprosky; nieces, Cari (Rosebelle de Leon) Hennessy, and Lori Hennessy; great-nephew, Neko Hennessy de Leon; aunt, Elaine (the late John) Janitor; as well as numerous cousins and extended family. Friends are welcome on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, inc, 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Funeral service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joe's name may be made to: Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 OR at https://hillman.upmc.com/difference/supporting/make-a-gift Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Originally published November 09, 2025.

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