Finney Funeral Homes
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 26, 2019
Joseph Richard Gumpher Jr., 69, of Elizabeth, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home Monday, February 25, 2019. He was born July 29, 1949, in Turtle Creek, to the late Joseph R. Sr. and Agnes Mae Marks Gumpher. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, of 49 years, Carolyn S. Waggoner Gumpher; children, Dennis J. Gumpher of White Oak, Joseph R. (Teresa) Gumpher III. of Elizabeth, daughter, Denise B. (David) Burke of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Melonie (Keith) Snyder of N. Huntingdon, David Burke Jr. of Elizabeth, Dylan Burke of Elizabeth, Joseph Gumpher IV of Elizabeth, Alexis Gumpher of Elizabeth, Kimberly Gumpher of Elizabeth, Madison Gumpher of Elizabeth, and his faithful dog Miss Lady; siblings, brother William Gumpher of Hermine, James Gumpher of Siegel Pa., sisters, Patricia Kristofik of Elizabeth, and Tina Gumpher of Elizabeth. Joe had his own auto body, fender and mechanical business in Wilson for 20 years, worked at Finney Funeral Homes for 20 years, worked for various trucking companies, enjoyed camping, hunting, and loved dogs. Visitation will take place Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm and Friday, March 1, 2019, from 10 – 11 am at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME. A memorial service will take place 11 AM, Friday, March 1, 2019. Inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made directly to the www.fundthefuneral.com to help the defray funeral costs. On line condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Originally published February 26, 2019.
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