Joseph M. Nitkiewicz

Joseph M. Nitkiewicz, 89 of United, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his home. He was born May 10, 1927, the son of the late John and Frances Konowalski Nitkiewicz. Joseph was Veteran of the US Navy, having served in World War II. He was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United. He was preceded in death by sisters Stella, Eleanor, Genevieve, Theresa, and Helen. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Kowinski Nitkiewicz; son Joseph S. Nitkiewicz (Zita) of Century Farms; daughters Kathy Lang (Bob) of Apollo and Lorie Shearer (Steve) of United; grandchildren, Scott, Doug, Julie, Steven, Matt, and Katie; and great grandchildren, Zach, Zoe, Casey, and Cody. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers John, Leo, and Julius and sister Betty Mencer as well as nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received 2-8 pm, Friday in the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, 2245 Mt. Pleasant Road, Norvelt. A prayer service will take place Friday at 7:30 pm. His funeral services will begin at 10:15 with transfer prayers in the funeral home followed by mass at 11:00 am at St. Florian Catholic Church, Rev. John A. Sedlak officiate. Interment to follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.