Joseph "Joe" A. Gazvoda

Joseph A. “Joe” Gazvoda, 57, of Triadelphia, WV, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1959, in Washington, a son of Lois Bentz Gazvoda, of Canonsburg, and the late Joseph M. Gazvoda. Mr. Gazvoda worked for Local 66 Operating Engineers. A hardworking man, Joe was always willing to help anyone. Joe loved his family, especially his three granddaughters, and was always ready with an open ear to listen to his kids. He loved his Harley Davidson, playing ball with his dog, Kodak, berry picking, and demolition derby. On April 13, 1984, he married Janet L. Chase, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Theresa M. (Freddie) Simons, of Triadelphia; Shannon (Brian Tohey) Gazvoda, of Avella; and Julie Gazvoda, of Tampa, FL; a brother, Robert Gazvoda, of Canonsburg; a sister, Patty Lyn Gray, of Houston; three grandchildren, Ellie Mae Simons, Abby Rae Simons, and Kennedy Tohey; and a niece, Kelsey Gray, of Houston. Deceased, in addition to his father, is a son, Joseph Charles Gazvoda, who died on June 15, 2017. Friends will be received on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Memorial contributions may be made to www.FuneralBill.com or to the funeral home, to cover funeral expenses.