Joseph John DeVitis, Jr., 67, of Washington, died Sunday, March 12, 2023.
He was born February 20, 1956, in Canonsburg, a son of Joseph and Martha Mills DeVitis.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. DeVitis worked as a coal miner, retiring from Consol after 38 years, as a chief mechanic.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and mostly, spending time with his family.
On December 10, 1976, he married his loving wife, Bernice DeVitis, who passed away December 2, 2018.
Surviving are his step-son, Robert Veres, of Canonsburg; brother, Antonio (Mary) DeVitis, Sr., of Canonsburg; sister, Mary (George) Fries, of Washington; step-grandchild, Kylie, step-great-grandchild, Ty; niece, Elizabeth (David) Zampini; nephews, Antonio DeVitis, Jr., and Devin Read; great-niece and nephew, Kaylee and Dominic Zampini..
Friends will be received Thursday, 2-7pm, at Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, LTD, 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, 724-746-1000.
Additional visitation will be held Friday, 10-11am. Services will be held Friday at 11am, in the funeral home, followed by burial in the Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to be made to: American Cancer Society @donate.cancer.org in Joseph Devitis's name.
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