Joseph J. DeOre
Joseph J. DeOre, age 50, of Dunbar, Pa., passed away on Friday, February 18, 2005.
He was born December 24, 1954, in Connellsville, Pa.
“Joe” was Catholic by faith.
He was a paraplegic for over 30 years and weathered many physical setbacks but his faith, drive and determination to live brought him through many challenges in his life.
“Joe” was a watch repairman at Amend’s Jewelers in Uniontown, Pa., for many years before his health forced him to retire.
He was associated with The Americans with Disabilities Act and was a Bronze Medal winner in the Wheelchair Olympics.
“Joe” was past President of The Holy Name Society at Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Dunbar and was active in their Bingo and Festival activities.
He was also a member of the Dunbar Lions Club.
He will be greatly missed by the many people he had contact with because he always found humor in every situation.
His father, Joseph M. DeOre, died in 1975.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Macik DeOre of Dunbar, Pa.; his sister, Mary Ann DeOre Law and her husband, Jim Law, of Connellsville, Pa.; his brother, George DeOre and his wife, Christine, of Dunbar; and his brother, Tom DeOre and his wife, Wendy, of Dunbar and his fianc?e, Susan Kooser, of Uniontown, Pa. He is also survived by nieces and nephews: Holly DeOre, Kaitie DeOre and Jacob DeOre all of Dunbar, Dan Law of Connellsville, Pa., and Staff Sgt. James Law currently serving with the United States Air Force in Kuwait; and numerous cousins.
Family and friends will be received at the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, Pa., today from 2 to 9 p.m. and Monday, February 21, until 9:30 a.m. when Morning Prayers will be said.
A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 10 a.m. in Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Ranch Road, Dunbar, with the Rev. Father J. Edward McCullough as Celebrant.
Interment will follow in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar.
The Rosary will be recited in the Funeral Home today at 4 p.m.
Visitation was also held Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.
“Joe” will be forever loved and never forgotten!