Joseph F. Smolinski Jr., 83, of 937 Rose Ave., New Castle, passed away the morning of Feb. 2, 2025, at the Haven Nursing Home.

Joseph was born Nov. 13, 1941, in New Castle. He was the son of the late Joseph and Sallie (Recheck) Smolinski.

Joseph married the former Jean Karnas. She survives at home.

Joseph was a member of St. John the Baptist Maronite Catholic Church.

He was a graduate of New Castle High School, class of 1960.

Following graduation, Joseph enlisted in the United States Army on July 11, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Smolinski was honorably discharged March 23, 1961, in Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Joesph retired after numerous years of service as a truck driver with McLean Trucking Company.

Joseph was an animal lover and enjoyed spending time with his dog, Lucky. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed collecting wrist watches. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Jean, Joseph is survived by his brother, David Smolinski of Allison Park, Pennsylvania; sister, Cindy (Juan) Fernandez of Harmony, Pennsylvania; granddaughter, Ashley Karnas; and daughter-in-law, Julie Karnas

Mr. Smolinski was preceded in death by his parents; son, Martin Karnas; and sister-in-law, Mary Smolinski.

Following Joseph's wishe, there are no calling hours.

The family is asking to meet at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Maronite Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian burial and Rite of Committal will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev Hanna Karam will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Local arrangements are entrusted to the Noga Funeral Home, Inc., 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle. Online condolences may be viewed or offered by visiting www.nogafuneralhome.com.