Joseph L. Chilzer, age 73, of Carroll Twp. PA, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born November 7, 1948 in N. Charleroi, PA the son of the late Joseph J. Chilzer and the late Thelma Walch Chilzer.

Joe was a member of Belle Vernon United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving as a Radioman.

He was employed at US Steel Duquesne Works as a Master Bricklayer until their closure. He then was employed by PennDot as an assistant construction materials manager.

Joe was an avid hunter, archer, and fisherman. He was a lifelong member of the Eldora Rod and Gun Club and the Valley Inn Sportsman Association. He loved working with wood and made specialized furniture and other items for family and friends.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife Ruth Kifer Chilzer; two daughters, Jennifer C. (Stuart) Cunningham of South Park and Emily L. Zarichnak of Rostraver Twp.; five grandchildren, Maddie, Wyatt and Willa Zarichnak and Parker and Troy Cunningham; and a sister Nancy L. Morris of South Park.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Thursday, July 21, 2022. Funeral service will be held at the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 22, 2022, with Rev. Chuck Jack officiating.

Interment will follow at Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, PA

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