Joseph R. Hunter

Joseph R. Hunter Joseph R. Hunter, 88, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at his home in Chandler, Ariz. He was born Oct. 21, 1930, in Ligonier, the son of James W. Hunter Sr. and Margaret (Geeting) Hunter. Joe and his wife of 35 years Dolores ran successful funeral homes in Saltsburg and New Alexandria, and retired in 1990. Joe served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a combat medic. He was an avid golfer. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Dolores, by his parents, his son Reed Hunter, and siblings, David G, J William (Bill), Thomas B, and Charles. He is survived by his son, Jim Hunter, of Washington, D.C.; nephews Dave, Tom, Scott and Bill Hunter; stepchildren Robert Swarner (Anita) of Pittsburgh; Bruce Swarner (Denise) of Chandler; and Rose Nicholson (Gary) of Blairsville; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great grandchildren. Joe was a long-time member of the VFW, American Legion, Syria Shriners, Williamson Lodge on Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, The Scottish Rite, and the Chandler Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association. Interment took place in the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix, Ariz. Memorial contributions may be made to Korean War Veterans c/o John Thaxton, 1825 W. Emelita Ave., Apt 102, Mesa AZ 85202; or Syria Shriners. P. David Newhouse Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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