Dr. Joseph E. Rathway III
Dr. Joseph E. Rathway III, 49, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Perryopolis, Pa., passed away on Monday, December 15, 2003. He was a family dentist in northwest Houston for 23 years. He was a member of the following: ADA, Texas Dental Association, Houston District Dental Society, Dmicron/Delta/Kapha Honor Society, St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus Council 11272 of Tomball, Texas, and a member of North Houston Elks 2562.
He is survived by his wife Karina; two daughters, Vanessa Marie Rathway, and Natalie Ann Rathway, both of Tomball, Texas; two brothers, Robert Rathway and wife, Madonna and Raymond Rathway and wife, Linda, both of Perryopolis.
In addition to his parents, Joseph and Mary Sofranko Rathway, he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Rathway.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the great doctors and all the nurses and staff at the wonderful M.D. Anderson Hospital.
Services were held at KLEIN FUNERAL CHAPEL, Tomball, Texas. A Funeral Liturgy was conducted at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Tomball, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, with the Rev. Fr. Fred Valone as celebrant. Interment followed at the Klein Memorial Park, Tomball, Texas. Online guest book can be signed at www.houstonchronicle.com .