Joseph M. Trabosh, 77, of Pottsville, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, following a startling diagnosis and courageous battle with cancer.  Joseph was born on March 29, 1947 in Pottsville and was a lifelong resident of Schuylkill, growing up on the "East Side" of Pottsville with his parents Veronica (Falkowski) and Joseph Trabosh.  He was a 1965 graduate of the Nativity BVM high school, after which he went on to become an electrician for Western Electric, working primarily in New York and Pennsylvania, until settling back in Pottsville.  He then became a longtime employee of Argo Knitting Mills until his retirement in 1998.

Joseph married Betty Neumeister in 1980 and together they welcomed a daughter in 1981.  He and his wife resided in Pottsville until his recent passing.

Joseph was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in St, Clair.  Prior to that he was a parishioner at St. Joseph's Parish in Pottsville.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 44 years, Betty, his beloved daughter Valerie, wife of Kyle DiVitio, and his cherished grandchildren, Kennedy and Sawyer DiVitio all of Waterford, VA.  He is also survived by many relatives, close friends and outstanding neighbors.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 West Market Street, Pottsville.  A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM prior to the service.  Joseph will be laid to rest at St. Joseph's Cemetery immediately following the service.

Please consider a memorial donation in honor of Joe to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

You may leave an online condolence at www.pottsvillefuneral.com