Peacefully at home , after a long illness. Beloved Husband of the late Augusta. Survived by Hilda Sherlock. Father of Gene Wayman , Sandra (Richard) Friedfertig , Beverly (Kenneth) Clyde and Ronald (Jacqueline) Borowski. Also four grandchildren. Joe was a proud veteran of the Second World War , were he served in the U.S. Navy as an underwater diver. In Lieu of Flowers the family suggests contributions to Hope Hospice (3292 Babcock Blvd. Pgh. PA 15237) or the Salvation Army.