Joseph S. Wisotzkey, 71, Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his home.
He was born July 19, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA. He was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Freeda Wisotzkey. Joe’s wife of 50 years, Diane Wisotzkey, passed away this January.
Joe was a 1970 graduate of Gettysburg High School. Following high school, Joe began his career teaching shop to young men at Hoffman Homes. In 1988, Joe became the owner and operator of The Wisotzkey Cratery, manufacturer of wooden boxes for fruit farmers and other businesses. Eventually, Joe sold his business and went to work with his brother-in-law at TNT Underground Contracting before retiring. Joe’s passion was fishing and he collected fishing reels and tackle. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the diner and visits with family. Joe loved to cook and prided himself on preparing delicious homemade meals for loved ones.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Amber Hummer and her husband Gregory of Morris Plains, NJ, two grandchildren; Adriana Hummer and Jacob Hummer, his sister, Carol Wisotzkey of Orrtanna, PA, two sisters-in-law; Joan Appler and her husband Doug of Abbottstown, PA, Deb Altemose and her husband Tom of Gettysburg, PA, two brothers-in-law; George Taughinbaugh, Jr. and his wife Diane of Biglerville, PA and Todd Taughinbaugh and his wife Sarah of New Oxford, PA. Joe was pre-deceased by his brother Gerald Wisotzkey.
A co-celebration of Joe and Diane’s Lives will take place at Greenmount Cemetery on Monday, May 15th at 10:30. A reception will follow at Trinity United Church of Christ, Gettysburg, PA.
In honor of Joe, take time to go out and do something special with a loved one. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his live-in caregiver Gifty and also the caring nurses and staff at SpiriTrust Lutheran Hospice. Online obituary and condolences available at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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Arendtsville, PA 17303
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116 Chambersburg St.
Arendtsville, PA 17303
