Joseph Holowich, age 94, of Donora, PA, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp., PA.

Mr. Holowich was born in Donora on October 27, 1921 a son of the late Joseph and Barbara Holowich.

He was retired from U.S. Steel Clairton Works. Mr. Holowich was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Mr Holowich was a 1939 graduate of Donora High School.

Joe was an avid sportsman and enjoyed skiing and bicycling throughout Europe as well as the United States. He was an accomplished woodworker and crafted beautiful furniture for himself as well as his family. Joe was an award winning amateur photographer and could transform an ordinary scene or object into a breathtaking work of art. He loved Big Band music as well as the classics and could whistle or sing a given tune at the drop of a hat.

His generosity and unselfish nature with regard to his family could not be matched.

He was preceded in death by 4 brothers. Steven, John, Paul, and Alex; and a sister Helen Holowich.

Survivors include a sister Olga (Joseph) Balogh of Carroll Twp and a sister-in-law Mary Holowich of Donora and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by 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 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 31, 2016. Funeral service will be at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 1, 2016, with Rev. James Bailey officiating.

Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA