Joseph Gregosh

Joseph Gregosh, 80, of Ransom died Monday morning  at Geisinger CMC. He was the husband of Helen Gregosh, the couple would have celebrated their 35 ^th anniversary in September.

Born in Ransom, he was the son of the late John and Anna Gregosh. He graduated from Newton-Ransom High School and served in the Army during the Cold War. Joe worked most of his life as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Clarks Summit State Hospital.

Joe was an avid Bowler. He recorded a 300 game and developed many strong friendships at the Lanes. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially for Salmon in Pulaski. He was an outdoor guy, enjoying farming and gardening, but also maintained a strong collection of hats, pins, and cigarette lighters. Above all, Joe enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Also surviving are two children, Romaine Bidgood and Bob, Jean Ann Brown and Howard; four step children, Mary Kettle and Ralph, Leon Fortner and Marybeth, William Fortner and Angela, and Anthony Fortner; ten grandchildren Jonathan, Phillip, Ralphy, Jennifer, Bradley, Anthony, Alexandra, Miles, Derrick, and Abigail; and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother John Gregosh and Mary Jane Franko.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday July 13, at 11 AM from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State St. Clarks Summit, by Rev. Mike Frost. Interment will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery Tunkhannock.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 12 from 5 to 7 PM and Saturday July 13 from 10 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Newton-Ransom Volunteer Fire Co. 1890 Newton Ransom Blvd. Clarks Summit, PA 18411.