Our Family History
Family: Joseph D Muhitch / Phyllis M. Arnold (F2945)
m. 19 Nov 1960
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Male
Joseph D Muhitch
Birth 27 Jan 1940 Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA 
Death 9 Aug 2013 Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA 
Burial 20 Aug 2013 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA 
Marriage 19 Nov 1960 [1, 2] St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 2] 
Father Mother
Female
Phyllis M. Arnold
Birth 15 Dec 1939 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA 
Death 17 Feb 2025 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA 
Burial 24 Feb 2025 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA 
Father John Arnold | F2942 Group Sheet Mother Miriam B Kreckle | F2942 Group Sheet
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Sources - [S264] Staff, Bradford Era, The, (Name: Bradford Era, The; Location: Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States;), Muhitch, Joseph D.
Joseph D. Muhitch, 73, of 117 Lombardo St., St. Marys, died on Friday (Aug. 9, 2013) at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born Jan. 27, 1940, in Emporium, a son of the late Frederick Muhitch and Grace Posteraro Muhitch.
On Nov. 19, 1960, in St. Marys Church, he married Phyllis Arnold Muhitch, who survives.
Joe was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central High School, class of 1957. He retired from GE Thermometrics after many years of service. He was a member of the K of C, Elks, CMF and the Lions Club.
In addition his wife of more than 52 years, Phyllis Arnold Muhitch, he is survived by two sons, Joseph (Lorri) Muhitch of Trafford and Gregory (Carol) Muhitch of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Cassidy and Trey Muhitch; three stepgrandchildren, Andrew (Corrinne) Yost, Nathan Yost and Deanna Yost; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Giada and Angela Yost; a stepmother, Elizabeth Muhitch of DuBois; a brother, Frederick Muhitch; a half-brother, Ron Muhitch; and two half-sisters, Pam Dunmire and Linda Scheuermann.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Muhitch.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys. A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph D. Muhitch will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys with the Rev. Thomas More, O.S.B., as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Public Library, 127 Center St., St. Marys, PA 15857.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be placed at www.LynchGreen.com
Bradford Era, The: 10Aug2013.
HFA: 16MAR2023 - [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Muhitch, Phyllis M.
Phyllis M. Muhitch, 85, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 17, 2025.
She was born on December 15, 1939 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Miriam Kreckel Arnold.
On November 19, 1960, she married the late Joseph D. Muhitch, who preceded her in death on August 9, 2013. Together they shared more than 53 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Phyllis was a graduate of Central High School and was a member of St. Marys Church. She worked for many years at the St. Marys Public Library, and then retired from Elk County Christian High School after more than 15 years as the Librarian. She was a dedicated and organized librarian who inspired a love for reading and learning in many people over the years. In her free time, she enjoyed trips to the casino. Most of all, she loved and cherished her family and always delighted in spending time with them.
She is survived by 2 children; Gregory Muhitch and his wife Carol, of St. Marys, and Joseph Muhitch and his wife Lorri of Level Green; and by two grandchildren; Cassidy and Trey Muhitch. She is also survived by three step-grandchildren; Andrew (Corrinne), Nathan (Daniele), and Deanna (Justin), and by eight step great-grandchildren; Giada, Angelo, Melia, Franco, Gino, Emma, Lucia, and Amelia.
Also surviving are three siblings; Thomas (Doris) Arnold of St. Marys, Lyle (Gina) Arnold of St. Marys, and Carol (Ron) Stott of Easley, SC, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Phyllis was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law; Mary Beth Muhitch, and by a sister; Diane Schloder.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis M. Muhitch will be celebrated on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Marys Public Library.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.
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Daily Press, The: 18Feb2025.
Accessed: 22FEB2025.
- [S264] Staff, Bradford Era, The, (Name: Bradford Era, The; Location: Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States;), Muhitch, Joseph D.
