Joseph Michael Marhefka Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Joseph Michael Marhefka Jr. of Rockaway, New Jersey, born in East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 30, 2024. Joseph Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph M. Marhefka, Sr. and Mary (Martancik); and his siblings, Andrew Marhefka, Elona Zabriskie, Josephine Kuchta, Marie Hanke and Elza Kovarik.
He is survived by: his wife Janet (McCormick); his children, Karen Pineda, Michele Petonak (Michael) and Kenneth Marhefka (Amy); his grandchildren, Mark Gallagher, Lisa Roll, Michael Petonak Jr., Christopher Petonak (Jessica), Nick Petonak (Michele), Stephen Petonak (Catherine), Kyle Marhefka (Lea), Kevin Marhefka (Morgan) and Ali Levenson (Connor); and his sisters-in-law, Mary Marhefka, Meg McCormick and Ruth McCormick. He is also survived by 13 Loving great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers, St Jude, or a charity of your choice.
