Joseph J. Yanushefsky Sr., 91, Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, November 8th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah, PA.

Joseph was born in Shenandoah, PA on March 17, 1927, a son of the late Catherine (Stranvinskas) and Anthony Yanushefsky.

Graduated from Shenandoah High School and attended electrical trade school.

He was a member of the former St. Georges, now Devine Mercy Shenandoah.

He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II.  He also served in the U.S. Army as a Cpl in the Korean War.

He was the owner of Capital Food Market in Shenandoah.

He was a member of the Polish American fire company, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, the Moose, Catholic War Veterans, Six County Firemens Association, and the Knights of Lithuania.

He was the widower of Violet (Gudonis) Yanushefsky.

Joseph is survived by a son, Joseph Jr., husband of Marylou and by 2 Grandchildren Joseph III, Janelle Chatcavage. 2 Great Grandchildren Lucas and Jameson. Nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by brothers Albert, John and a sister Eva Limper.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 11am on Thursday, November 15th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friend may call Thursday 9 to 11am at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment private at convenience of the Family St. Georges Cemetery Shenandoah.

Family prefers donations be made to Janet Weis Children's Hospital Danville PA.