Joseph M. Hoherchak

Joseph M. Hoherchak , Sr., 89 years of age of West Penn Township New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Born Tuesday, November 17, 1936 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania the son of the late Peter and Mary ( Rimsky) Hoherchak. Joe was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Cecilia A. (McHale) Hoherchak on October 21, 2011. 

Surviving are; daughter, Donna Slaw and her husband Robert; sons, Joseph M. Hoherchak, Jr., David S. Hoherchak and his wife Wanda; 4 grandchildren Robert, Stephanie, Zachary and Narissa and 3 great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother: Andrew Hoherchak.

He was preceded in death by his siblings: Mary Kuzo, Helen Gimbor, Peter Hoherchak,Jr., Paul Hoherchak, Michael Hoherchak and George Hoherchak.

Joe served honorably as a member of the United States Marines. Joe and Cecilia owned and operated Nova Precision Casting of Auburn retiring in 1988. A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Joe was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4 -Wheeling, snowmobiling, and shooting. Joe was a member of the Andreas Fishing Club. 

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. 

Online condolences or a fond memory of Joe can be expressed by visitingwww.griffithsfuneralhomes.com