Joseph R. Wagner
Age 91, of Monroeville, PA, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. Joseph (Joe) is the son of the late Regis and Sophie Wagner. He was preceded in death by his first wife, and mother of his children, Peggy (DeLong) Wagner, his second wife, Pat (Paradine) Wagner, his brother Regis Wagner, and his son-in-law Greg Somerville. Joe is survived by his children Linda Bonacci, Mark (Debra) Wagner, David Wagner, and Carol (John) Woodhall, his step-children Kathleen Fahey Molinaro and Patricia Fahey (Brad) Rankin, his grandchildren Kelly (Brian) Moore, Gregory Somerville, Jr., Christopher Wagner, Alex (Bri) Wagner, Casey (Hillary) Rankin, and Erin Rankin (Dave) McClendon, his great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Moore, Cameron Moore, Madalyn Wagner, Teddy Rankin, Lindsey Hollis, and his great-grand-dog Dexter. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Sister Mary Wagner C.D.P. Joseph was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. He was employed by the Gulf/Chevron Oil Corporations retiring as a supervisor in the Engineering Service Department, Chevron Science and Technology Center, Richmond, CA with 42 years combined Gulf/Chevron Service.
Joe was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. His family meant everything to him and he to them. His faith, steadfast character, quiet powerful presence, and his loving, kind, patient, accepting nature were the guiding forces of his life. Joe was also a life-long wood craftsman. His love of creating “built to scale” models of all types of vehicles kept him busy into his 80’s. His attention to detail, meticulous nature, and his talent in operating wood working machinery resulted in true works of original art. When the wood working machinery had to be retired, he moved on to complex matchstick and U-Gear 3D models. Joe also stayed fit and active into his 90’s. For the past 30 years, Joe went to Monroeville Mall daily walking miles each day and making many friends among both store owners and mall patrons.
Joseph was a guiding presence to his family and was deeply loved by all. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The family would like to extend thanks and gratitude to “Bridges Hospice”. Their caring presence was a comfort to Joe and his family in the last days of his life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Bridges Hospice, 4130 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146 or https://www.bridgeshospice.org/donate
Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 9:20 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Bernadette Church, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 at 10 a.m.