Joseph "Joe" John Beucher Jr.

Joseph ‘Joe’ John Beucher Jr, 72, a patient, kind, gentle and loving man, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2014 in his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born on November 17, 1942, in Connellsville, to the late Joseph Sr. ‘Dutch’ and Elizabeth (Bartholomai) Beucher. He grew up in Connellsville and graduated from Immaculate Conception in 1960. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra A. Vaughn, in 1961. They were happily married for 53 years. Joe was happiest spending time with his large, loving family. Their annual family trip to the beach was one of his favorite things to do with Sandra. He loved watching sports, especially his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. He was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting trap. He was an active member of the Connellsville Sportsman Association. Joe was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Prior to his retirement he was a die-setter at Crown Cork and Seal, formerly Anchor Hocking, for 46 years. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sons Joseph John Beucher, III, John Vaughn Beucher and Gregory Alan Beucher. He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his devoted wife, Sandra A. (Vaughn) Beucher, his son, Jeffrey J. Beucher and wife, Margaret, of Connellsville; daughters, Colleen Beucher Smith and Chris Ritter, of Connellsville, Jennifer Beucher Prinkey and husband, William, of Chalk Hill, and Melissa Sue Beucher, of Greensburg; a brother, Thomas Beucher and wife Paula of Connellsville; granddaughters, Jessica McLaughlin, Gabrielle and Morgan Smith, McKinley and Shannon Beucher; grandsons, Zachary Beucher and fiancé Chelsea Kuhn, Gregory Beucher Jr and wife Corie, of Belle Vernon, Andrew and Samuel Beucher and Joseph Beucher; great grandchildren; Anthony Rowan and Aubriana McLaughlin; his mother-in-law, Charlene Vaughn, of Ft. Wayne, IN; and a large, loving family of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law who were more like brothers and sisters; and many nephews and nieces, who were more like sons and daughters. Family and friends will be received Friday from 7-9 PM in the Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 111 E. Green St. Connellsville (724-628-1430) where a Blessing Service will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Connellsville , with Rev. Robert Lubic as celebrant. A committal service and interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society ,P.O. Box 375, Connellsville, PA. 15425 in memory of Joseph John Beucher. To leave a message or send condolences please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.

Joseph "Joe" John Beucher Jr.

November 17, 1942 - November 17, 2014