Jesse J. Guseman Sr.

Jesse J. Guseman Sr., of Hopwood, PA, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2021. Born on March 1st, 1929, he was 92 years old.

Jesse was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty years, Joanne M., his parents, Pearl and William T., and his siblings, Donald, William T. Jr, Earl and Stella Shaffer.

Jesse served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952. After his service, he returned to Uniontown where he met his future wife. He and Joanne met at the Melody Roller Rink which was owned by his father. They married in 1960 and raised their family in Uniontown. Jesse worked as an operating engineer for Anthony Crane Co. and was a long-time member of IUOE local 66. The family then moved to Stuart, Florida in 1979 where Jesse worked as a construction manager on the building of a nuclear power plant. He and Joanne then spent several years in south Texas on another power plant construction project. Eventually, they returned to their hometown and retired in Hopwood, spending much of their time with their grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jesse is survived by his daughter Lana Roberto (Judd), his son Jesse J. Jr (Ruth Ann) and his daughter Jamie Prusak (Zachary A.), his grandchildren, Sarah Rockwell (Kenny), Zachary J. Prusak and Joshua Prusak, his stepsister Joan Whetsell, five greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their support and especially to Donna and Janice for their loving care.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Shell Funeral Home, Inc.