Born on January 7,
1958 in Springfield, Tennessee, he was a son of Joseph A. and Shirley Dorris
Monger. On April 17, 1982 in St. Paul’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Coudersport, he married Rebecca K. Klahr, who
survives.
He was a graduate of
Coudersport High School, Class of 1977.
Joe was a carpenter, having built his own home.
Joe was a member of
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Coudersport, a member of Carpenters’
Union Local 423, and a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Coudersport
American Post #192. He enjoyed hunting
and fishing. His greatest love was spending time with family and friends,
especially time spent at camp.
Surviving besides
his wife are a son, Eric J. (Sarah) Monger of Coudersport; a daughter, Sarah E.
(Michael) Boser of Bradford; two half-sisters, Melissa Crown of Texas and
Amanda VanScoy of Maryland; three half-brothers, Duane Torrey of Texas, Darin
Torrey of Pennsylvania, and Arthur Monger; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his
parents, Joe was predeceased by a sister, Carin Short.
Friends may call
from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at St. Paul’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church, 3 Borie Street, Coudersport, where a memorial service will
follow at 11a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Darrel R. Justh, pastor, officiating.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport,
PA 16915 or to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3 Borie Street,
Coudersport, PA 16915.
Joe’s family has
entrusted his care to the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express
condolences or share a fond memory of Joe, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
