Obituary of Joseph Edward Musketnuss

Joseph Edward Musketnuss, 87 of State College, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Juniper Village at Brookline. Born September 25, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph Herman and Blanche Thelma Lehr Musketnuss. He married Jean Mary Maximowicz on April 19, 1958 in Lyndwood, who preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by three daughter, Lisa Ann Musketnuss Pringle and her husband, John, of State College, Karen Ann Musketnuss, of Warren, Judy Ann Musketnuss Moskal, of Richmond, KY and three grandchildren, Emily M. Pringle, Elizabeth N. Pringle, both of State College, Rebecca C. Moskal, of Richmond, KY. She was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Jane Musketnuss Rozman in 2009. He graduated from High School in Wilkes-Barre. Joseph served in the US Air Force from 1950-1954 where he received Military Technical Training. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He was employed with Bell Telephone of PA and was owner and manager of residential properties in Williamsport for over thirty years. Joseph was a member of Bell Telephone Pioneers and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed traveling with family and volleyball golf and bowling. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Wildwood Cemetery, 1151 Cemetery Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society, 1375 Martin Street, Suite 206, State College, PA 16803. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.