Joseph Michael Labuda

Joseph Michael Labuda, 87, of Smock, PA passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 23, 1932, a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Kalina) Labuda.

Also preceding him in death were a son Mark Labuda and sisters, Dorothy Labuda and Martha Toth.

Joseph served honorably in the US Navy during the Korean War, retired from Columbia Gas and was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Perryopolis. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was a skilled woodworker and enjoyed playing golf when his health enabled him.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann (Paydo) Labuda, three sons, Dr. Joseph Labuda and wife Tamara, David Labuda and wife Iris and Timothy Labuda and wife Wilma, six grandchildren: Andrew Labuda and friend Kadie, Dr. Christopher Labuda and friend Karlie, Elizabeth Labuda, Ashley Louder and husband Mark, Adam Labuda and wife Tabitha and Theresa Labuda and great-grandchildren, Maddox and Olivia Louder.

Due to the recent Covid-19 social distancing restrictions immediate family and close friends will be received at the Shell Funeral Home, Inc., 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA, Sunday, May 24th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 25th, at 11AM at St John the Baptist RC Church in Perryopolis. Please note that due to the coronavirus restrictions ONLY 25 members of the immediate family will be permitted to enter the church. Interment will follow in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Smock, PA. Military honors will be accorded graveside by AMVETS General Marshall Post 103 Hopwood.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in memory of Joseph be made to Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, 79 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, PA, 15401.