Joseph Ziegmont, 81, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Friday, September 28th, at his residence.

Joseph was born in Gilberton, PA on February 26, 1937, a son of the late Helen (Leskie) and William Ziegmont.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

He was a Master Electrician for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and retired as electrical supervisor.

Social Member of the American Legion in Frackville. He played Texas Hold'em religiously on a Wednesday at Jimmy O's, Frackville. He enjoyed fishing, and golf and was a life long Yankees & Penn State fan.

He graduated from Gilberton High School in 1954.

Joe was the husband of Dorothy (Shea) Ziegmont.

Joseph is also survived by two sons James, husband of  Michelle Ziegmont, of Lebanon PA; Joe, husband of  Tara Ziegmont, of Etters; and by three sisters, Helen, wife of  John Tulenko, of York; Mary Theresa Mucha, of Towson MD; Natalie, wife of  John Gaburick, of Timonium MD, and 2 Grandchildren Grace and Allison, nieces and nephews.

Joe is preceded in death by Brothers William, Charles and Carl, and a sister Leona Joseph.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 10 am on Friday, October 5th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends and family may call Thursday 6 to 8 pm and Friday 9 am at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Our Lady of Siluva Cemetery Frackville, PA.