Joseph Olsavsky
West Leisenring
Mr. Joseph Olsavsky, 83, of West Leisenring, previously of Connellsville for 30 years, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, in his home.
He was born in Uniontown May 25, 1943 to the late Joseph A. and Kathryn Patchan Olsavsky.
Joe graduated from Fairchance Georges High School, Class of 1961.
He married Cynthia Lally November 14, 1964. She preceded him in death July 12, 2025.
He worked at Duraloy Technology in Scottsadale, retiring after 23 years. After taking part in the establishment of the Volkswagon Credit Union in New Stanton, he became the first president of the Credit Union.
Joe was a member of St. Aloysius Church in Dunbar.
He was a scout master for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Joe is survived by two daughters, Joanne Halfhill of West Leisenring, and Katy Marie Goyak and husband Kenneth of Easton; five grandchildren, Jacob and Emma Halfhill, Cassidy, Cara and Jack Goyak; great-grandson, River Joe; sisters, Carol Kozak and husband Sam, and Helen Hustead; a brother, John Olsavsky; and a brother-in-law, George Kozak.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, David and Michael Olsavsky; a sister, Mary Ellen Kozak; and a brother-in-law, Lee Hustead.
Visitation for Joe will be held in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 603 N. Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401, Friday, June 5, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, in St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 459 Ranch Road, Dunbar, PA 15431.
Entombment is in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com