Joseph Edward Byer Jr.(1943 - 2019)
Joseph Edward Byer Jr., 75, of Punxsutawney, died in his home surrounded by his loving family on April 28, 2019, after a courageous battle with small cell carcinoma.
Joe was born on Sept. 7, 1943, in Johnstown.
Joe will be missed by the many friends he made, on his journey in life, including his many dog owner friends.
Joe lived an adventurous life. He traveled the world as a U.S. Air Force surveyor. He moved to Los Angeles in the '60s and worked for the aerospace industry, where he contributed to a successful soft moon landing. He also worked on the Viking Project, which landed ships on Mars. Joe was a big game winner for the 1976 T.V. show "Match Game."
Joe returned to Johnstown, where he met his wife, Cindee. They then moved to Punxsutawney in 1985. He worked as the vineyard manager for Wingate Vineyards. Later, he worked as a morning show host for WPXZ radio, known as C.J. Obrien. He also wrote a weekly column for The Punxsutawney Spirit, called "Dog Knowlogy." His greatest love was working with his dogs and teaching others to train their dogs. Through those classes, he developed many community projects, working with the Gateway Humane Society, the Punxsutawney Central Fire Department and the Punxsutawney Area Community Center. He helped organize the first pet therapy program in the Dubois/Jefferson County area.
Joe, like his Dobermans, gave his all and never asked for anything in return. He felt that his death was just another journey.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Benyacko Byer, as well as his sister, Susan Zahurak (Rusty), brother Kevin (Nancy) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Sr.; his mother, Mary Patricia; and two brothers, Patrick and Dennis.
Joe's funeral care has been entrusted to the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home in Punxsutawney. There will be no viewing or visitation, as per Joe's wishes. Arrangements are being made for a celebration of Joe's life. The celebration will be held at Neko's Restaurant in Punxsutawney on a date to be announced. For more inform-ation, contact 814-938-2669.
Donations in Joe's memory can be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840, or Central Fire Department of Punxsutawney, 301 E. Mahoning Street.
Friends and family may expresses their condolences on the website of the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home at www.faitfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Home
Richard L Fait Funeral Home
117 N Jefferson St Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-8200
Published in The Punxsutawney Spirit on May 3, 2019
Joseph Edward Byer Jr., 75, of Punxsutawney, died in his home surrounded by his loving family on April 28, 2019, after a courageous battle with small cell carcinoma.
Joe was born on Sept. 7, 1943, in Johnstown.
Joe will be missed by the many friends he made, on his journey in life, including his many dog owner friends.
Joe lived an adventurous life. He traveled the world as a U.S. Air Force surveyor. He moved to Los Angeles in the '60s and worked for the aerospace industry, where he contributed to a successful soft moon landing. He also worked on the Viking Project, which landed ships on Mars. Joe was a big game winner for the 1976 T.V. show "Match Game."
Joe returned to Johnstown, where he met his wife, Cindee. They then moved to Punxsutawney in 1985. He worked as the vineyard manager for Wingate Vineyards. Later, he worked as a morning show host for WPXZ radio, known as C.J. Obrien. He also wrote a weekly column for The Punxsutawney Spirit, called "Dog Knowlogy." His greatest love was working with his dogs and teaching others to train their dogs. Through those classes, he developed many community projects, working with the Gateway Humane Society, the Punxsutawney Central Fire Department and the Punxsutawney Area Community Center. He helped organize the first pet therapy program in the Dubois/Jefferson County area.
Joe, like his Dobermans, gave his all and never asked for anything in return. He felt that his death was just another journey.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Benyacko Byer, as well as his sister, Susan Zahurak (Rusty), brother Kevin (Nancy) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Sr.; his mother, Mary Patricia; and two brothers, Patrick and Dennis.
Joe's funeral care has been entrusted to the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home in Punxsutawney. There will be no viewing or visitation, as per Joe's wishes. Arrangements are being made for a celebration of Joe's life. The celebration will be held at Neko's Restaurant in Punxsutawney on a date to be announced. For more inform-ation, contact 814-938-2669.
Donations in Joe's memory can be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840, or Central Fire Department of Punxsutawney, 301 E. Mahoning Street.
Friends and family may expresses their condolences on the website of the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home at www.faitfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Home
Richard L Fait Funeral Home
117 N Jefferson St Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-8200
Published in The Punxsutawney Spirit on May 3, 2019
Joseph Edward Byer Jr.(1943 - 2019)
Joseph Edward Byer Jr., 75, of Punxsutawney, died in his home surrounded by his loving family on April 28, 2019, after a courageous battle with small cell carcinoma.
Joe was born on Sept. 7, 1943, in Johnstown.
Joe will be missed by the many friends he made, on his journey in life, including his many dog owner friends.
Joe lived an adventurous life. He traveled the world as a U.S. Air Force surveyor. He moved to Los Angeles in the '60s and worked for the aerospace industry, where he contributed to a successful soft moon landing. He also worked on the Viking Project, which landed ships on Mars. Joe was a big game winner for the 1976 T.V. show "Match Game."
Joe returned to Johnstown, where he met his wife, Cindee. They then moved to Punxsutawney in 1985. He worked as the vineyard manager for Wingate Vineyards. Later, he worked as a morning show host for WPXZ radio, known as C.J. Obrien. He also wrote a weekly column for The Punxsutawney Spirit, called "Dog Knowlogy." His greatest love was working with his dogs and teaching others to train their dogs. Through those classes, he developed many community projects, working with the Gateway Humane Society, the Punxsutawney Central Fire Department and the Punxsutawney Area Community Center. He helped organize the first pet therapy program in the Dubois/Jefferson County area.
Joe, like his Dobermans, gave his all and never asked for anything in return. He felt that his death was just another journey.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Benyacko Byer, as well as his sister, Susan Zahurak (Rusty), brother Kevin (Nancy) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Sr.; his mother, Mary Patricia; and two brothers, Patrick and Dennis.
Joe's funeral care has been entrusted to the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home in Punxsutawney. There will be no viewing or visitation, as per Joe's wishes. Arrangements are being made for a celebration of Joe's life. The celebration will be held at Neko's Restaurant in Punxsutawney on a date to be announced. For more inform-ation, contact 814-938-2669.
Donations in Joe's memory can be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840, or Central Fire Department of Punxsutawney, 301 E. Mahoning Street.
Friends and family may expresses their condolences on the website of the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home at www.faitfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Home
Richard L Fait Funeral Home
117 N Jefferson St Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-8200
Published in The Punxsutawney Spirit on May 3, 2019
Joseph Edward Byer Jr., 75, of Punxsutawney, died in his home surrounded by his loving family on April 28, 2019, after a courageous battle with small cell carcinoma.
Joe was born on Sept. 7, 1943, in Johnstown.
Joe will be missed by the many friends he made, on his journey in life, including his many dog owner friends.
Joe lived an adventurous life. He traveled the world as a U.S. Air Force surveyor. He moved to Los Angeles in the '60s and worked for the aerospace industry, where he contributed to a successful soft moon landing. He also worked on the Viking Project, which landed ships on Mars. Joe was a big game winner for the 1976 T.V. show "Match Game."
Joe returned to Johnstown, where he met his wife, Cindee. They then moved to Punxsutawney in 1985. He worked as the vineyard manager for Wingate Vineyards. Later, he worked as a morning show host for WPXZ radio, known as C.J. Obrien. He also wrote a weekly column for The Punxsutawney Spirit, called "Dog Knowlogy." His greatest love was working with his dogs and teaching others to train their dogs. Through those classes, he developed many community projects, working with the Gateway Humane Society, the Punxsutawney Central Fire Department and the Punxsutawney Area Community Center. He helped organize the first pet therapy program in the Dubois/Jefferson County area.
Joe, like his Dobermans, gave his all and never asked for anything in return. He felt that his death was just another journey.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Benyacko Byer, as well as his sister, Susan Zahurak (Rusty), brother Kevin (Nancy) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Sr.; his mother, Mary Patricia; and two brothers, Patrick and Dennis.
Joe's funeral care has been entrusted to the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home in Punxsutawney. There will be no viewing or visitation, as per Joe's wishes. Arrangements are being made for a celebration of Joe's life. The celebration will be held at Neko's Restaurant in Punxsutawney on a date to be announced. For more inform-ation, contact 814-938-2669.
Donations in Joe's memory can be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840, or Central Fire Department of Punxsutawney, 301 E. Mahoning Street.
Friends and family may expresses their condolences on the website of the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home at www.faitfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Home
Richard L Fait Funeral Home
117 N Jefferson St Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-8200
Published in The Punxsutawney Spirit on May 3, 2019
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