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Joseph M. Karcher

June 24, 1943 - December 17, 2024

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Obituary For Joseph M. Karcher

Age 81, of Baldwin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 with his family by his side.

Beloved husband of Joanna (Pratt) Karcher; loving father of Janice (Paul) Sidun of Kent Island, MD and Karen Karcher of Virginia Beach, VA; "Bamps" to Nicholas (Tabitha) Sidun of Tallahassee, FL, Melissa Sidun of Sterling, VA, Matthew Sidun of Pittsburgh, Christopher Sidun of Kent Island, MD, Victoria Karcher-Garneau and Alexander Karcher-Garneau of Virginia Beach, VA; brother of Gertrude Foster; predeceased by his parents Josef and Katherine (Bauer) Karcher. Also survived by nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Joe enjoyed many activities. He was an Eagle Scout, gardener,camper, baker and a fisherman. He enjoyed attending the activities of all his grandchildren and cheering them on. Joe was a lifetime member of the Teutonia Männerchor. He was a devout Christian and attended Athenaeum of Ohio Seminary and Duquesne University. Joe served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector at Holy Angels Church. He was a (Greeter) Ticket Taker at PNC Park for 35 years and also worked at Heinz Field. Joe was a world traveler, having visited all 50 states and 98 countries over all 7 continents. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force Reserves and was an Outside Plant Engineer for Verizon (Bell of PA) for over 30 years. Joe had a love of animals, especially his current best friend, Alaskan Husky, Denali.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, Holy Angels Church on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to an animal rescue of your choice.

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    Joy Gardner planted 7 trees in memory of Joseph M. Karcher . - December 23, 2024

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  • December 28, 2024

    Donna Joseph

    Karen- I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • December 24, 2024

    Paul Cannon

    Joanna, Janice, Karen and all the grandkids that Joe was always so proud of. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. We were all blessed to call him a friend. We shared a lot of happy times and a vast collection of treasured memories. I hope we all find strength through those memories we cherish. Joe was very kind to us and will always be with us in our hearts. He was like an Uncle to our Kelly. Your grandfather was fond of every one of his grandkids and always had good things to say about each one of you. Irish Blessing: "Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear" We are sure that heaven has accepted him with open arms. Paul, Sondra & Kelly Cannon

  • December 19, 2024

    Karen Green

    Ms. Joanna, Janice, Karen and family, I'm so so sorry for your loss! Mr. Joe was an AWESOME Man. He did a lot and knew a lot. He helped a lot of people through his work, church, volunteering and traveling. He was a wealth of knowledge with a great demeanor, attitude and great sense of humor. You all were blessed with one of the greatest husbands, dads, grandpa and uncles to ever walk this earth. May his soul rest in eternal heavenly peace and may all that he did and his love stay in your hearts forever. Be blessed in the Name of Jesus. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💜✝️🕊️

  • December 19, 2024

    Judi Coyne

    Rest in peace my dear friend. I'm sure Pat was waiting for you with a cup of coffee anticipating good conversation.

  • December 18, 2024

    Mark Knerr

    Rest in peace Joe. Mark Knerr and family

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