Joseph Franklin VanDeMark Sr.

Our beloved Pa went to play the harmonica with the Angels. Joseph Franklin VanDeMark Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at his home with his loving family at his side. 

Joe was born March 17, 1943, in Hollenback, PA, the son of the late Stephen Frank and Kathryn Roseanne Adams VanDeMark. He graduated from Wyalusing High School, a member of the class of 1962. He married the former LaRue Loletta Sickler on March 4, 1964, and she predeceased him on March 19, 2002, after 38 years of marriage. 

Joe was engaged in farming on Spring Hill, and later worked in a sawmill, a clothing factory. He also drove a propane truck and did other jobs. However, farming was his passion before he retired. 

He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. 

Surviving:

Five children and spouses:

Lorri and Rick Bellows Wysox, PA

Brenda and Frank Insigna Laceyville, PA

Joseph and Beth VanDeMark Jr. Warren Center, PA

Michelle and Thomas Engel New Albany, PA

Maria and Quentin Hoover Stevensville, PA 

Grandchildren:

Joseph & Lisa Wheeler 

Faith and Nathan Krager

Shylo Goble

Ryvir Goble

Jessica Anderson and Zane Pilch

Adam and Montana Bellows

Ashley Barrowcliff and Mitch Benjamin

Isaiah Hoover

Khloey VanDeMark

Thomas Engel

Zachary Engel

Breanna Engel 

Great grandchildren:

Joseph and Trisha

Paige

Nickolas

Austin

Hannah

Evie

Ashton

Olivian

Kaden

Landon

Marshall

Lauren

Andersyn

Lillianna

Colden

Cayson 

Brothers and sisters:

Paul & Jane VanDeMark Palm Bay, FL

Mark & Dolores VanDeMark Cordele, GA

Marilyn & Wayne Scott Canton, PA

Jean & Gordon Miller Wyalusing, PA

Marlene & Butch Chamberlin Wyalusing, PA

Linda & Bob Porter Wyalusing, PA 

Brothers-in-law:

Corey & Yvonne Sickler Sugar Run, PA

Cookie Sickler Buffalo, MO

Glen & Mary Lou Sickler Winfield, KS 

Wayne Sickler Boston, MA 

John Wright Towanda, PA 

Sisters-in-law:

Gail VanDeMark Wyalusing, PA

Betty & Don Bates Stevensville, PA

Jean & Harry Mader LeRaysville, PA 

Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a brother, John M. VanDeMark, on September 11, 2013, and his best friend Lyle Yates, on June 1, 2011. 

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Homer Funeral Home, 83 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA. 

To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to www.homerfuneralhome.com