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Joseph M. Soom Jr. “Jody”

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Joseph M. Soom Jr. "Jody"
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Joseph M. Soom Jr. "Jody"

Joseph M. “Jody” Soom Jr., 58, Uniontown, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

He was born on June 18, 1959 in Uniontown, Pa., son of the late Joseph M. Soom Sr. and Agnes C. (Jupina) Soom.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mark A. Soom.

Joe was an expert gardener and creative landscaper who could build or repair just about anything. He enjoyed agriculture and learning about different plants and trees.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grand father, brother, and uncle always willing to help a friend. He had a kind and generous heart.

Joe hosted many memorable family picnics over the years where family and friends got together and shared good food and good times. He will be deeply missed by his family—- especially his grand children, by many friends, and by everyone at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home where he worked for over 21 years.

Surviving are his loving wife of 27 years, Barbara (Shields) Soom; their children: daughter Jodi Soom and son Joseph M. Soom III at home; his stepchildren: Michael Susa and wife Jen of Smithfield, Pa.; Thomas Little and wife Shawna of Uniontown, Pa., Anthony Little and wife Nicole of Lemont Furnace, Pa., and Jami Williams of Port St. Lucie Florida; grandchildren: Hannah Little and Jordyn Little, Lucas Susa and Liam Susa, Thomas Little and Tanner Little; a sister, Joella Black and husband Robert of Greensburg, Pa.; brother, Tim Soom and wife Sally of Uniontown, Pa.; nephews and nieces: Bob, Shawn and Chris Black, Tara Keller, Tim and Tony Soom, Jessie Showman, Josh Soom, Mark Seiler, and their families; many uncles and cousins; and among his many pets, his beloved dog “Bo Bo.”

Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., 603 North Gallatin Avenue, Extension, Uniontown Pa., today, May 30, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., the hour of the Service with Pastor Bryan Kelley officiating.

Interment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery Uniontown, Pa.

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www. hakyfuneralhome.com

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