Joseph F. Dietz Jr. – formerly of Fitz Henry

Joseph F. Dietz Jr. 86, formerly of Fitz Henry, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at Havencrest Rehabilitation Center, Monongahela. He was born Dec. 5, 1933, in Fitz Henry, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Horne Dietz Sr. Joe was a laborer having worked for Swift Homes, was a veteran having served in the Army, and was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, and basketball, he also enjoyed reading the newspaper and talking about the day’s events. He is survived by two sisters, Josephine Yokiel of Grindstone, and Margaret Herron and husband Roy of Belle Vernon; a brother, John Dietz and wife Josephine of Elyria, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Janice Dietz of Fitz Henry; a brother-in-law, Ed Gavlak of Greensburg; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and George Dietz; three sisters, Bertha Dietz, Thelma Gavlak and Gloria Harvison; two brothers-in-law, Leonard Yokiel and Wilson Harvison; and sister-in-law, Betty Dietz. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at L. L. BARTHELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Second St., Smithton. Funeral service will at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Michael Beckley officiating. Burial will be in the Olive Branch Cemetery, Rostraver Township