Joseph Klanica Obituary

Joseph A. Klanica, 82, of Cabot, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Allegheny Valley Hospital. Joseph was born on Sept. 10, 1942, in West Leechburg. He was a graduate of Leechburg High School. Joe was a proud US Army veteran, serving from 1965 to 1967. He retired from PPG as a research chemist. He attended Harvest Baptist Church in Natrona Heights and enjoyed woodworking, vacationing at the beach, camping, and working on computers. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Laverne (Milner) Klanica; two daughters, Darla (Terrence) Wiley of Natrona Heights and Andrea (Bryan) Neiderhiser of Indiana, PA; grandchildren, Andrew (Elizabeth) Wiley, Maura Wiley, Ainsley Neiderhiser, and Arden Neiderhiser; two brothers; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother. Friends will be received on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the REDMOND FUNERAL HOME, INC., 524 High St. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. A funeral service at the funeral home will follow at 12 noon, with Pastor Joe Miller officiating. Interment with military honors conducted by the Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Mt. Airy Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Grove City College. To send an online condolence, please visit www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com