Joseph Woodrow Foltz, 98, of 159 Buchanan Hollow, Bradford, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC. 

Born May 24, 1924, in Winslow Twp. he was a son of Grover Cleveland and Ida (Sprankle) Foltz.

He attended schools in Winslow Township. He went to work at an early age for Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company in Ernest PA.

On March 30, 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served during WWII and was honorably discharged on June 3, 1946. 

On March 10, 1951, he married Katherine (Shank) Foltz, who preceded him in death on December 6, 1971. 

He and his wife moved to Bradford after the service and he was employed at Boviard & Seyfang for 25 years and later as a welder at Dresser Clark for over 10.

Joe was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. 

Surviving are four daughters, Sara Buck, of Galax, VA, Linda (Ron Nuhfer) Foltz, of Bradford, Roberta Conner, of Kane, and Laura (Rick) Facteau, of Plattsburg NY, two sons, Robert (Cathy Marie) Foltz, of Bradford, and Dennis Foltz, of Bradford, daughter- in-law, Judy Foltz, of Kane, 17 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, one sister, Barbara Hanna, of Canada, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Katherine, one daughter Brenda Foltz, and one son, Joseph J. Foltz, and 10 brothers and sisters.

Family will gather at 11:00 am on Wednesday February 15, 2023, at Lamphier Cemetery in Eldred for Military Honor’s by members of the United States Navy and the Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford. with burial will follow.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com