Joseph M. Nuzum

Joseph M. Nuzum, 82, of Washington, died on Thursday, October 1, 2020, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. He was born on December 26, 1937, in Washington, a son of the late Merle Nuzum and Clara Goslin Nuzum Reed. Mr. Nuzum worked for fifteen years as a crane operator at NABCO, before working as a maintenance man at Washington and Jefferson College, where he later retired. He attended the Church of God many years ago, where he enjoyed playing his guitar in southern gospel style, for church events. Joseph enjoyed crafting swords and knives, as well as hunting and shooting. He was predeceased by his wife, Naomi Nuzum. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth W. (Deanna) Nuzum, and Joe A. (Sandra) Nuzum, both of Washington; a daughter, Darla Nuzum, of Mocksville, NC; a sister, Susie (Harold) Bowman, of Canonsburg; five grandchildren, Joshua (Kelly) Mayhle, Jacob (Tina) Mayhle, Darlene Mayhle, Lucas Nuzum, and Joel Nuzum; and several great grandchildren. Deceased is a brother, David Nuzum, and a sister, Charlene Paluda. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2020, from 1 until 3 p.m., the time of a memorial service, in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA 15301.