Joseph J. Root, 53, of Pottsville passed away Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- 17th Street.

Born November 22, 1963 in Binghamton, NY he was the son of the late Margaret Root.

He is survived by his wife, Annmarie (Zelinsky) Root, daughter, Melissa Levasseur wife of John, granddaughter, Tiffanie Mikoski, great granddaughter, Isabella Mikoski, sister, Mary "Beth" McGraw, and brother-in-law Morris Blanchard husband of Cathy.

Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Root family.